Woodlands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Winding Way Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 9DY |
| Phone | 01722335849 |
| Reference Number | 126264 |
Woodlands Primary has improved significantly since its last inspection and is now rated as good overall. The school is highly inclusive, with a strong emphasis on developing students' character and understanding of the world. Pupils show enthusiasm for their learning and have respectful relationships with staff. Despite these strengths, there are some challenges, particularly regarding behavior during social times and the need for enhanced training for certain staff in teaching phonics effectively. The school has implemented a well-sequenced curriculum that has raised academic expectations, and most pupils are learning well.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.43%
Girls: 48.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 52.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 2 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 6 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.2% |
| White, Other | 8.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.3% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 22 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and management have led to significant improvements since the last inspection.
- Highly inclusive environment where pupils feel proud to attend.
- Clear and consistent behavior policy with effective reward systems.
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum from nursery to Year 6.
- Teachers effectively identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and mental health education.
- Governance is robust, with governors who are well-informed about the school.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of staff lack expertise in teaching phonics effectively.
- Some pupils do not behave well on the playground, leading to high incident rates.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| 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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -1.9 | ||
| Writing | -1.9 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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