Woodlands Academy
Bristol, BS14 8DQ · Bristol, City of · primary school
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46th of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 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 — 4.8/10 against 1,087 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.08 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodlands Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 133 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Woodlands Academy
Overview
Pupils are “proud and happy to attend” the school, benefiting from “warm” relationships with staff and an “ambitious curriculum” that widens their understanding of the world. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils’ best interests are central to decision-making, while recent changes to the behaviour system have positively reduced disruptions to learning.
Strengths
- Reading is delivered “consistently well,” with a vision treating it as a “skill for learning rather than a skill to learn.”
- The mathematics curriculum is “well designed,” with teachers effectively addressing gaps in understanding caused by the pandemic.
- Pastoral support is “highly valued,” fostering greater resilience and ensuring pupils feel “safe and supported.”
- Governors are “passionate” and proactive, maintaining focus on curriculum development and well-being during challenging times.
- Attendance is rising due to leaders’ emphasis on its importance and collaboration with external agencies.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must provide “precise scaffolding” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities in some subjects to ensure they can access the curriculum successfully.
- Leaders need to embed the personal, social and health education curriculum more effectively, as pupils’ knowledge of “aspects of life in modern Britain” is currently insecure.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with thorough recruitment checks, regular staff training, and confident pupils who feel safe to share worries with adults.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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