Woodlands School
| Type | Special School / Academy special sponsor led |
| Age Range | 9-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Tilley Green Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5PJ |
| Phone | 01939232372 |
| Reference Number | 148437 |
Woodlands School is currently rated as requiring improvement in its overall effectiveness, primarily due to the quality of education. While the school offers a supportive environment where pupils feel they are part of a 'Woodlands family', there are notable deficiencies in curriculum continuity and reading strategies that hinder some pupils’ learning. The leadership team, in conjunction with the Marches Academy Trust, is actively working to address these areas of concern, ensuring that all pupils are given a fair chance to succeed despite prior disruptions in their education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 54 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 87.04%
Girls: 12.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 68.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 6 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 7 | Unknown | 7 |
| 8 | 7 | Unknown | 7 |
| 9 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 10 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 11 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils promoting a supportive learning environment.
- Good behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Effective personal development and preparation for post-school life.
- Strong PSHE curriculum teaching health, safety, and cultural awareness.
- Calm and friendly atmosphere reducing instances of bullying.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum does not effectively build knowledge from primary to secondary phases.
- Some teachers fail to consistently assess and address pupils' prior knowledge.
- Phonics curriculum not uniformly implemented leading to difficulties in reading fluency.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| 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 | 90 | ||
| Maths | 87 |
How many students meet the standards
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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.
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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.
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