Woodlands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eddisbury Road Whitby Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH66 2JT |
| Phone | 01513293164 |
| Reference Number | 135136 |
Woodlands Primary School has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of Requires Improvement to Good. The school offers an ambitious and exciting curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), in achieving well. Pupils enjoy their learning experience, feel safe, and exhibit positive behavior. There is a strong emphasis on promoting mental and physical health, and students appreciate the varied support and extracurricular activities provided by the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 515 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.84%
Girls: 48.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 34 | 63 |
| 2 | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| 3 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 4 | 42 | 39 | 81 |
| 5 | 32 | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | 36 | 33 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.6% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| African | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Strong commitment to personal development
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- High expectations for behavior and respectful culture
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Proactive approach to mental health support
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity on early years knowledge requirements
- Attendance issues among disadvantaged pupils and EAL learners
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | -1.2 | ||
| Writing | -3 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Meadow Primary School
Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 4SZ |
0.36 miles |
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Hinderton School
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7AQ |
0.41 miles |
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
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0.56 miles |
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Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School
Deeside, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6TQ |
0.58 miles |
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2BD |
0.63 miles |
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Whitby Heath Primary School
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0.65 miles |
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Brookside Primary School
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0.89 miles |
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The Oaks Community Primary School
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The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
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1.22 miles |
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St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
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1.27 miles |
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William Stockton Community Primary School
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1.28 miles |
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Wolverham Primary and Nursery School
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1.37 miles |
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Capenhurst CofE Primary School
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1.41 miles |
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Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
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Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School
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Sutton Green Primary School
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Westminster Community Primary School
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St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
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Rivacre Valley Primary School
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Rossmore School
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The Whitby High School
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Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
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Archers Brook SEMH Residential School
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Ellesmere Port Church of England College
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4.16 miles |
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The Hammond
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Maple Grove School
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