Woodgate Primary School
Birmingham, B32 3PN · Birmingham · primary school
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228th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 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 — 3.7/10 against 734 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Jigsaw, Board Games, Reading, Cookery, Science, Gardening, and Christmas Crafts clubs. Sports include Football, Girls' Football, Dodgeball, and Multi Activity. Arts and music options comprise Choir, Art and craft, Christmas Stories and Poetry, and Animated Film.
Getting in
The published school roll is 401 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 does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and writing?
What Ofsted said about Woodgate Primary School
Overview
Woodgate Primary School is described as a welcoming community where pupils feel safe, valued, and eager to learn. The report highlights a strong sense of belonging, with staff committed to helping pupils ‘become anything they want to be’ and providing robust support for families in need.
Strengths
- The school creates a ‘strong sense of belonging’ and supports families through initiatives like the ‘Woodgate wardrobe’ and ‘pantry’.
- Pupils are ‘eager to come to school’, behave well, and trust staff to keep them safe.
- Reading provision is effective, with skilled staff helping pupils decode words and quickly identifying those struggling.
- Teachers in mathematics and early years use strong subject knowledge to ensure pupils develop a ‘sound understanding’ and make strong progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and ‘learn well across the curriculum’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not routinely check pupil understanding before moving on, leading to ‘gaps in learning’ that hold pupils back.
- Leaders are not always rigorous in checking the effectiveness of all subjects, limiting clarity on how well pupils learn across the full curriculum.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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