The Woodlands Community Primary School
Tamworth, B77 3JX · Staffordshire · primary school
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124th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.5/10 against 3,087 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Woodlands Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Community Sports Club, WOLF trips, and both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the WOLF trips? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Woodlands Community Primary School
Overview
The Woodlands Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils are happy and safe. Leaders have a clear vision for pupils to flourish academically and socially, which is successfully realised through high expectations and strong relationships.
Strengths
- The school is described as a ‘nurturing school’ where ‘relationships are based on mutual respect’ and pupils feel safe.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ‘achieve well’ and attend school regularly.
- There is an ‘effective reading programme’ in place, helping pupils develop into ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- Staff feel ‘very well supported’ by leaders who maintain an ‘open-door policy’ and are mindful of workload.
- The school enhances personal development through a wide range of activities, including outdoor learning and after-school clubs.
Areas to improve
- The planned curriculum is ‘not as ambitious as it could be’, with work that ‘does not always match pupils’ starting points’.
- Some pupils find work ‘too easy’, meaning they are ‘not fulfilling their potential’ and progress is limited.
- The school needs to ensure the curriculum is ‘appropriately demanding across all subjects’ to support knowledge building.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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