Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands
Doncaster, DN6 7RG · Doncaster · primary school
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45th of 88 primary schools in Doncaster we can score, 98 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 — 6.1/10 against 1,164 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 394 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school handle transitions for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands
Overview
The report describes a school where the "recently established leadership team" has implemented an "ambitious curriculum" that is preparing pupils well for their next steps. While "early years provision" is judged as Outstanding, older pupils have not yet fully benefited from the new curriculum, resulting in "lower outcomes" in some areas. Overall, the school is rated as Good across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- Early years provision is Outstanding, with children being "exceptionally well prepared" for Year 1 and developing "deep knowledge" of topics.
- Phonics teaching is highly effective, with staff described as "experts" who help children become "fluent readers" quickly.
- Pupils are "happy in this caring and inclusive school," supported by consistent expectations and a wide range of "enrichment" clubs.
- Staff provide "high-quality additional support" for pupils who struggle to read, helping them develop confidence.
- Governance is "extremely knowledgeable," and the trust provides "highly effective support" for staff professional development.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils are not supported well enough to "connect new learning to their prior knowledge," leading to gaps in understanding.
- Pupils’ "understanding and appreciation of difference is not well developed," meaning they sometimes lack the knowledge to respond respectfully to diversity.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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