Woodhouse West Primary School
Sheffield, S13 7BP · Sheffield · primary school
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103rd of 107 primary schools in Sheffield we can score, 132 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 — 1.5/10 against 775 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 62% | 0.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodhouse West Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 366 pupils against a stated capacity of 351. 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 support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the school ensure equitable access to learning opportunities for all students?
What Ofsted said about Woodhouse West Primary School
Overview
Woodhouse West Primary School is described as “warm and welcoming,” where pupils are “courteous and respectful.” The inspection found that staff hold “high expectations” for behaviour and academic achievement, fostering a positive culture where pupils feel happy and trusted. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The school has an “effective reading curriculum” where staff are “skilled in teaching pupils to sound out words,” enabling most pupils to learn to read quickly.
- A new writing curriculum is “effective,” ensuring pupils have the “prior knowledge they need before attempting more challenging tasks,” which is improving writing outcomes.
- Staff “identify swiftly the needs of pupils with SEND” and adapt their approach effectively, making good use of external experts.
- In the early years, staff are “extremely skilled” and guide children to use the “language of the curriculum,” helping them learn “extremely well.”
- Pupils develop into “confident individuals” through leadership roles, such as the school council and reading ambassador schemes.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, teachers do not check how well pupils remember important concepts over time, leading to “gaps in their knowledge that are not addressed.”
- The school should support teachers to use assessment strategies effectively to identify and remedy these gaps so pupils remember concepts in the long term.
- Some parents feel the school could “communicate more effectively with them,” though the school is taking action to develop engagement.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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