Woolaston Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Netherend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PH |
| Phone | 01594529270 |
| Reference Number | 115559 |
Woolaston Primary School has demonstrated significant improvements since its previous inspection, now achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas evaluated. The school is characterized by a nurturing environment where staff and pupils maintain respectful relationships, contributing positively to pupils' learning and well-being. Additionally, the leadership team shows ambition and clarity in their vision, reflected in a broad curriculum and high expectations for behavior and academic performance. However, some pupils still face gaps in their knowledge in foundation subjects, which leaders are actively working to address.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 131 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.44%
Girls: 46.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 3 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 4 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 5 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 02 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing and inclusive school culture.
- High expectations for pupils' behavior.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics instruction.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Active pupil councils promote democratic values and responsibilities.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum, particularly in English and mathematics.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge in some foundation subjects.
- Monitoring and evaluation of foundation subjects are at an early stage.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | -2 | ||
| Maths | -2.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Severnbanks Primary School
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Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy
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3.65 miles |
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Bream Church of England Primary School
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3.67 miles |
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Pillowell Community Primary School
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4.88 miles |
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