Woodseaves CE Primary Academy

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Dicky's Lane
Woodseaves
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST20 0LB
Phone 01785284212
Reference Number 141856

Woodseaves CE Primary Academy is recognized as a good school, demonstrating notable progress since its last inspection, which rated it as requiring improvement. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are eager to learn, exhibiting outstanding behaviour and strong relationships with staff. The curriculum is ambitious and designed to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), but there are areas that require refinement, particularly in addressing misconceptions during lessons. The leadership team shows a proactive approach in managing staff well-being and promoting professional development, contributing to a cohesive school community. Despite its many strengths, there are concerns regarding pupils' understanding of cultural and communal diversity beyond their immediate experience, potentially leaving them unprepared for broader societal interactions. The leadership has been proactive in ensuring continuous improvement; however, a clearer focus on refining assessment strategies and curriculum content related to community differences is necessary. Overall, the school is in a solid position but must address identified gaps to enhance students' readiness for future challenges.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 79
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.16%
Girls: 46.84%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 19%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 19.8

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 7 2 9
2 5 6 11
3 7 9 16
4 4 2 6
5 8 9 17
6 5 4 9

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 97.5%
White, Other 1.3%
Indian 1.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 04 Oct 2023
Date Report
04 Oct 2023 School inspection:
14 Oct 2020 Monitoring visit
01 Oct 2019 School inspection:
24 Jan 2018 Short inspection
08 Apr 2015 Academy conversion letter
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
Previously as Woodseaves CofE (C) Primary School
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
20 Jun 2011 Full inspection:
20 Jun 2011 Full inspection:
08 May 2008 Full inspection:
08 May 2008 Full inspection:
04 May 2004 Full inspection
04 May 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils show exceptional behaviour and high motivation to achieve.
  • The school fosters a strong sense of community and belonging.
  • The early years provision is outstanding, with effective assessment practices.
  • Teachers have strong subject knowledge and clear presentation skills.
  • A broad curriculum helps pupils manage feelings and develop talents.
  • High-quality support is provided for pupils with SEND.

Areas for Improvement

  • Teachers do not consistently address pupils' misconceptions during lessons.
  • Some pupils lack understanding of cultural and religious diversity beyond their community.

Ofsted Parent View

The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know Total Responses
1. My child is happy at this school. 11 2 0 0 1 14
2. My child feels safe at this school. 11 3 0 0 0 14
3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. 9 4 0 0 1 14
4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. 7 2 2 0 0 3
5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. 7 4 1 1 1 14
6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. 5 6 3 0 0 0
7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. 10 3 1 0 0 14
8. The school has high expectations for my child. 6 7 0 0 1 14
9. My child does well at this school. 10 3 0 0 1 14
10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. 9 4 1 0 0 14
11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. 8 5 0 0 1 14
12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. 5 8 0 0 1 14
13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. 9 3 0 0 2 14
14. I would recommend this school to another parent. 14 0

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 78%
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 110
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 3.4
Writing 2.9
Maths 4.2

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 12 0
Third Preference 6 0
From another Local Authority 1 1

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