Woodhall Primary School
Sudbury, CO10 1ST · Suffolk · primary school
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38th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 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 — 8.5/10 against 2,443 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodhall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in arts and crafts, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 448 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Woodhall Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Woodhall Primary School’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous graded inspection. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one. The report paints a picture of a highly successful school where pupils are well-cared for, behave extremely well, and achieve highly within a “highly aspirational” curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils “love their school” and feel “safe and respected” in a “caring, friendly and ordered” environment.
- The curriculum is “implemented consistently well” with learning “carefully sequenced” so pupils build a “very secure understanding” over time.
- Staff have “strong knowledge of the curriculum” and “quickly address any misconceptions,” ensuring pupils “learn and achieve very well.”
- Reading is taught with confidence using “consistent phrases, routines and resources,” resulting in pupils becoming “confident, independent and fluent readers.”
- The school is “highly inclusive,” with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) accessing the same “aspirational curriculum” with effective support.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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