Woodcot Primary School
Gosport, PO13 0SG · Hampshire · primary school
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296th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 — 0.7/10 against 2,425 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 62% | 0.59 |
| 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.
Woodcot Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Karate Club and Rock Steady Clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 166 pupils against a stated capacity of 238. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard in reading, writing, and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the Karate and Rock Steady Clubs?
What Ofsted said about Woodcot Primary School
Overview
Woodcot Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and safe," with staff fostering a "nurturing atmosphere" through positive relationships. While the school has raised expectations and improved behaviour and attendance following a period of instability, the report states that the "impact of these actions is not yet resulting in pupils’ learning and outcomes," leading to a judgement that the quality of education "Requires improvement."
Strengths
- Pupils generally behave well, knowing that adults will act swiftly to resolve bullying and supporting those who find it challenging to regulate their emotions.
- Children in the early years get off to a "great start," quickly learning important reading, writing, and number skills with skilled staff support.
- Reading is prioritised throughout the school, with teachers following the phonics programme well to help pupils become "confident, fluent readers."
- The school promotes personal development effectively, with pupils learning to keep themselves safe, lead healthy lifestyles, and contribute to school life through roles like 'house captains'.
- Governance provides "effective support and challenge," and the school prioritises professional development while regarding staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not routinely check that pupils have understood new learning, leading to gaps in knowledge where some pupils become "overwhelmed and unsure."
- Learning is not always adapted well enough to meet the specific needs of pupils with SEND, hindering their progress through the curriculum.
- In some newer curriculum subjects, teaching does not sufficiently support pupils to recall and build on previous learning, resulting in insecure foundations.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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