Woodrow First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Longdon Close Woodrow South Redditch Worcestershire B98 7UZ |
| Reference Number | 116730 |
Woodrow First School demonstrates a solid foundation in its overall performance, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas, including quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school's ethos of community, evident in its strong safeguarding culture and supportive atmosphere, resonates well with both pupils and parents. However, challenges remain in ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential, particularly in writing and assessment practices, which need further development and refinement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 266 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.75%
Girls: 49.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 26 | 41 |
| 2 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| 3 | 30 | 16 | 46 |
| 4 | 28 | 24 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.6% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 18 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong culture of safeguarding and well-being
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High-quality early years provision
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Effective identification and support for SEND pupils
- High levels of pupil engagement and attendance
- Strong emphasis on personal development and enrichment opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent development of writing skills across year groups
- Insufficient use of assessments to check understanding and address learning gaps
- Lack of clarity in evaluating the effectiveness of improvement strategies
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow Centre, Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RY |
0.18 miles |
|
Woodfield Academy
Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH |
0.9 miles |
|
Oak Hill First School
Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7JU |
0.95 miles |
|
Crabbs Cross Academy
Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5JH |
1.05 miles |
|
Matchborough First School Academy
Matchborough Way, Matchborough East, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0GD |
1.16 miles |
|
Studley Infants' School
High Street, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7HJ |
1.23 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Pool Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QU |
1.27 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HA |
1.3 miles |
|
Your Ideas School
Dilwyn Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0BU |
1.42 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE First School
Plymouth Road North, Southcrest, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4NU |
1.45 miles |
|
Studley St Mary's CofE Academy
New Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7ND |
1.46 miles |
|
Ipsley CofE Middle School
WINYATES WAY, WINYATES, REDDITCH, B98 0UB |
1.48 miles |
|
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue, St. Georges C of E First School and Nursery, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8LU |
1.53 miles |
|
The Vaynor First School
Tennyson Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5BL |
1.55 miles |
|
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5AQ |
1.57 miles |
|
Arrow Valley First School
Colts Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LH |
1.65 miles |
|
Astwood Bank Primary School
Church Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6EH |
1.67 miles |
|
Tenacres First School
Quibury Close, Winyates East, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0PB |
1.76 miles |
|
Moons Moat First School
Cleeve Close, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HR |
1.97 miles |
|
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Henley Road, Mappleborough Green, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7DR |
2.04 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UH |
0.35 miles |
|
Kingfisher School
Clifton Close, Matchborough, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0HF |
0.97 miles |
|
Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF |
1.24 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX |
1.27 miles |
|
Studley High School
Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QX |
1.34 miles |
|
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8DW |
1.83 miles |
|
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HB |
1.86 miles |
|
Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD |
2.33 miles |
|
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PQ |
2.43 miles |
|
Alcester Grammar School
Birmingham Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED |
4.92 miles |