Woodland Community Primary School
Heywood, OL10 3BX · Rochdale · primary school
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36th of 55 primary schools in Rochdale 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.0/10 against 1,402 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodland Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Arts & Crafts, Musical Theatre, Forest School, and an after-school club. Sports include Football, Netball, and Athletics, while arts activities cover Dance and British Sign Language.
Getting in
The published school roll is 564 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How does the after-school club operate for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Woodland Community Primary School
Overview
Woodland Community Primary School is described as a "warm and supportive community" where pupils enjoy learning and have "high ambitions" for their achievement. The report confirms the school has taken "effective action to maintain the standards" from its previous inspection, despite a period of "considerable turmoil." Recent curriculum improvements have led to pupils achieving well across various subjects, with staff receiving supportive training and supervision.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "excellent relationships" with staff and feel "happy and well cared for," supported by initiatives like ‘Happiness heroes’.
- The school has "overhauled the quality of education," ensuring a "suitably ambitious curriculum" with rapid improvements in teaching English and mathematics.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "highly successful," with needs identified quickly and individualised plans in place.
- Governors provide "insightful support and challenge," making a "strong contribution to the leadership of the school."
- The school takes "swift, effective action to reduce absence levels," and absence rates are declining.
Areas to improve
- The school should support teachers to identify and address knowledge gaps in older pupils, particularly in spelling, who have not yet benefited from the improved English and mathematics curriculums.
- Assessment systems in subjects beyond English and mathematics must be improved to identify pupils’ misconceptions and gaps in knowledge more quickly, ensuring secure foundations for new learning.
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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.
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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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