Woodfield Primary School
Plymouth, PL5 4HW · Plymouth · primary school
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32nd of 66 primary schools in Plymouth we can score, 69 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 — 5.5/10 against 1,292 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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.
Woodfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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 March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Colouring and Drawing, Build It Club, TTRS, Choir, Eco Club, Boardgames, Yoga, and Microbits. Sports options cover gymnastics, football, basketball, multi-skills, fitness, dance, hockey, and martial arts, alongside art and crafts. Trips include bell boating, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How is the after-school club structured to support pupils’ daily routine?
What Ofsted said about Woodfield Primary School
Overview
Woodfield Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils flourish within a "happy and nurturing environment," enjoying school and forming strong relationships with staff. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, which most pupils meet with consistently positive attitudes.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well prepared for their next steps" through a "broad and rich curriculum" that ensures they achieve well.
- Reading is taught effectively, with pupils getting a "flying start" via a well-taught phonics programme and becoming "confident and fluent readers."
- The school is committed to developing pupils’ oracy, with children encouraged to use sentence stems and discuss learning with peers to build confidence.
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and "learn successfully alongside their peers" with appropriate support.
- Staff are dedicated and benefit from an "ambitious professional development programme," while leaders are considerate of staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In the wider curriculum, opportunities for pupils to "deepen their thinking" or "compose extended pieces of writing" are limited, preventing them from extending their knowledge as well as they could.
- The trust should ensure teaching in foundation subjects supports pupils to "make meaningful connections in their learning."
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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