Woodlands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ironbridge Road Madeley Telford Shropshire TF7 5HX |
| Phone | 01952386070 |
| Reference Number | 135031 |
Woodlands Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. Overall, pupils experience a positive learning environment fueled by effective leadership and dedicated staff who prioritize high expectations and supportive relationships. The school places a strong emphasis on early reading and has structured its curriculum to foster meaningful progress across various subjects. Additionally, it has developed good partnerships with parents and the community, enhancing the supportive atmosphere for students. This report marks the school's first inspection since its 2017 judgement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 443 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.66%
Girls: 50.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 28 | 51 |
| 2 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 3 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 4 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 6 | 25 | 36 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.1% |
| African | 9.7% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Effective leadership and a united staff
- Strong teaching of early reading
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum
- Supportive and caring relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective systems for identifying and supporting SEND pupils
- Robust safeguarding measures
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some subjects lacks precision
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| 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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | -2.3 | ||
| Maths | -2.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery
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0.2 miles |
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Madeley Nursery School
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0.65 miles |
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John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
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0.66 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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0.96 miles |
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Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School
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1.05 miles |
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Aqueduct Primary Academy
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1.18 miles |
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Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School
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1.25 miles |
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Broseley CofE Primary School
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1.3 miles |
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Haughton School
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1.36 miles |
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John Randall Primary School
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1.39 miles |
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2.05 miles |
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1.64 miles |
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Queensway
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1.98 miles |
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2.03 miles |
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3.06 miles |
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The Bridge at HLC
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Options Higford
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