Wood Lane Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8PH · Staffordshire · primary school
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215th 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 — 0.5/10 against 2,024 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wood Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Gardening, Cooking, and Eco Warriors clubs, alongside Cross Country, Netball, and Swimming. Arts provision includes Choir, Sewing, and Music lessons, with an after-school club available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 48 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Wood Lane Primary School
Overview
Wood Lane Primary School is a place where pupils are proud of their achievements and feel safe, supported by relationships rooted in "mutual respect and shared values". While the school has made improvements since its last inspection, particularly in reading, the quality of education currently "Requires improvement" due to inconsistencies in how the curriculum is taught and assessed across some subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well in a "calm and orderly" environment, valuing the care shown by staff who know them well.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff deliver phonics effectively, ensuring most pupils reach the expected standard by the end of Year 1.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils engaging in clubs and activities that build confidence and a sense of responsibility.
- Early years provision is good, with children developing important social skills and being well prepared for the next stage of learning.
- Attendance has improved through effective monitoring systems, and governors provide effective challenge and support.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always used effectively to identify misconceptions, meaning gaps in learning are not addressed quickly enough.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not applied consistently, hindering some pupils’ ability to learn the curriculum effectively.
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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