Woodwater Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Woodwater Lane Exeter Devon EX2 5AW |
| Phone | 01392274147 |
| Reference Number | 139019 |
Woodwater Academy is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating across most inspected domains and 'Outstanding' in personal development. The school fosters a positive, inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, and parents commend the high level of care and support offered to students. Pupils engage enthusiastically with the curriculum and have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, significantly enhancing their personal development and social skills. However, there are areas where assessment strategies could improve to ensure all pupils possess a thorough understanding of the curriculum material.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 344 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| 2 | 20 | 26 | 46 |
| 3 | 23 | 18 | 41 |
| 4 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 5 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 6 | 24 | 13 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.2% |
| Indian | 8.1% |
| White, Other | 7.6% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit positive behaviour and cooperate well with each other.
- The school has high expectations for pupil achievement.
- A broad and ambitious curriculum is in place.
- Personal development opportunities are exceptional.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of equality and diversity.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment methods in some subjects do not effectively identify gaps in pupil knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Royal Crescent, Clyst Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7QT |
0.5 miles |
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0.56 miles |
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
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Wynstream Primary School Academy
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
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0.85 miles |
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Whipton Barton Junior School
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1.01 miles |
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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
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1.03 miles |
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
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1.17 miles |
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Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
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1.21 miles |
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Ladysmith Junior School
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Countess Wear Primary School
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
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1.42 miles |
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Willowbrook School
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Newtown Primary School
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1.46 miles |
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1.77 miles |
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Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
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