Woodham Ley Primary School
Benfleet, SS7 4DN · Essex · primary school
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103rd of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 the 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodham Ley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 243 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 available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Woodham Ley Primary School
Overview
Woodham Ley Primary School is described as a ‘friendly school’ where pupils feel it is ‘like a second home’. The report highlights a ‘positive and nurturing environment’ where staff ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe. Leaders have constructed a curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge, with particular praise for the ‘Outstanding’ early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending and ‘grow in confidence’ through opportunities to be responsible leaders and participate in sports.
- The early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with children who are ‘eager and excited to join in with learning’ and work ‘exceptionally well together’.
- Reading is ‘at the centre of the curriculum’, with adults skilled at checking progress and providing extra help where needed.
- Staff ‘adapt teaching skilfully’ and carefully check understanding to address misconceptions, helping pupils achieve well.
- Leaders support staff well, prioritising their ‘well-being’ and fostering a culture where teachers ‘learn from each other’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not ‘clearly identified the most important knowledge’ pupils need, preventing deep understanding.
- Leaders have not consistently checked that teachers ‘put curriculum plans into effective action’, creating uncertainty about whether every pupil learns intended knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders who ‘quickly identify pupils who need extra help’ and work well with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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