Co-op Academy Woodlands
Leeds, LS9 6DA · Leeds · primary school
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143rd of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 248 of them, against 3.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Co-op Academy Woodlands overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 406 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Woodlands
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "keen, interested and inquisitive" and enjoy being "active learners." Leaders have created an environment that values diversity, with pupils showing a "healthy appreciation of diversity and equality." The school is committed to supporting pupils who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The "character" curriculum effectively teaches expected behaviours, such as walking in lines and using cutlery correctly.
- Pupils are motivated by earning "RESPECT badges" for achievements like reading daily, which they "wear with pride."
- Early reading is prioritised with consistent phonics teaching; leaders use data to identify gaps and provide extra support.
- The mathematics curriculum is "ambitious," with clear explanations and regular revisiting of content to build knowledge.
- Staff work closely with external professionals to support pupils with SEND and EAL, including pre-teaching vocabulary.
Areas to improve
- Monitoring systems must be strengthened to allow subject leaders to "check and develop the implementation and impact" of the reviewed wider curriculum.
- Curriculum plans in some subjects contain too much knowledge; the school must refine this so pupils "know more and remember more" consistently.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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