Woodford Primary School
Plymouth, PL7 4RR · Plymouth · primary school
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15th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.6/10 against 4,185 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Military Kids Club and learn guitar, piano, drums, or violin. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 398 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are the music lessons structured for beginners? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Woodford Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Woodford Primary School’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one. The report highlights an “ambitious” curriculum and “exceptional” outcomes, particularly in reading and support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils “achieve exceptionally well,” with published outcomes in phonics, reading, writing, and mathematics “well above the national average.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious and inspires pupils to learn,” with a strong focus on reading and building an “ambitious repertoire of vocabulary.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “exceptional support,” with staff skilfully reducing barriers to learning.
- Behaviour is described as a “calm, purposeful environment for learning,” underpinned by three simple rules: ‘ready to learn, respectful and safe’.
- There is a “thoughtful range of enrichment opportunities,” including leadership roles and extra-curricular activities that benefit disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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