Woodside Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Denehurst Ruardean Woodside Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9XP |
| Phone | 01594542287 |
| Reference Number | 115519 |
Woodside Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its good status since the last inspection in 2018. The school is characterized by strong, respectful relationships between pupils and staff, and effective routines that contribute to a calm learning environment. Pupils are generally engaged, feel safe, and experience a rich curriculum that incorporates essential values such as respect and diversity. Despite notable strengths in teaching and learning, the school faces challenges in providing broader opportunities for pupils' personal development and community engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 112 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 3 | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| 4 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong, respectful relationships between pupils and staff.
- High expectations set by staff leading to quality student work.
- Well-sequenced and detailed curriculum across all year groups.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High priority given to early reading with strong phonics provision.
- Rigorous safeguarding procedures ensuring pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills and active citizenship.
- Insufficient engagement with diverse communities to prepare pupils for modern Britain.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.4 | ||
| Writing | -3.2 | ||
| Maths | -7.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Ruardean Church of England Primary School
School Road, Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9XQ |
0.76 miles |
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Steam Mills Primary School
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1.25 miles |
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Drybrook Primary School
Drybrook Road, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9JF |
1.29 miles |
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Lydbrook Primary School
School Road, Lydbrook Primary School, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9PX |
1.56 miles |
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Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
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2.6 miles |
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Forest View Primary School
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2.62 miles |
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St White's Primary School
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2.83 miles |
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English Bicknor Church of England Primary School
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2.84 miles |
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Littledean Church of England Primary School
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3.37 miles |
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Walford Nursery & Primary School
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3.54 miles |
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Berry Hill Primary School
Nine Wells Road, Berry Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7AT |
3.7 miles |
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Goodrich CofE Primary School
Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HY |
3.7 miles |
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Lea CofE Primary School
Lea, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JY |
3.91 miles |
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Soudley School
Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UA |
4.17 miles |
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Hope Brook CofE Primary School
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4.21 miles |
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Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School
School Lane, Weston-under-Penyard, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7PA |
4.27 miles |
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Coalway Junior School
63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL |
4.42 miles |
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Coalway Community Infant School
Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL |
4.42 miles |
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Whitchurch CofE Primary School
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4.67 miles |
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Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1AT |
4.72 miles |
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SGS Forest High School
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2.43 miles |
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Heart of the Forest Community Special School
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Dene Magna School
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2.73 miles |
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3.73 miles |