Woodcroft Primary
Waterlooville, PO8 9QD · Hampshire · primary school
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234th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.6/10 against 499 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| 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.
Woodcroft Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 39.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to maintain the Good Ofsted rating? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about Woodcroft Primary
Overview
Woodcroft Primary is described as a "warm and welcoming school" with a "genuine sense of community" where staff build trusting relationships with families. The report highlights that the school is "improving" and has successfully addressed all areas identified in its previous inspection, resulting in significantly improved education quality. Leaders maintain a "clear and shared vision" and evaluate their actions meticulously to support pupil achievement.
Strengths
- The school’s programme for pupils’ wider development is a strength, with "personal development" rated as Outstanding due to exceptional spiritual, moral, social, and cultural growth.
- An "ambitious curriculum" is logically sequenced, with effective systems in place to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a clear priority; phonics is taught well, and children develop a "love of reading" that persists through the school.
- Classrooms are "calm and purposeful places" where staff model positive behaviour and act swiftly to support pupils in making the right choices.
- Governors have an "accurate view of the school," and staff value leaders’ efforts to support workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment systems are "not yet fully developed," meaning teachers do not identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge as effectively as they could.
- The school must ensure ongoing work to refine assessment routines enables staff to identify knowledge gaps "consistently well" so they can be addressed quickly.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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