Woodlands Academy
London, W13 0DH · Ealing · primary school
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54th of 57 primary schools in Ealing we can score, 65 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 — 1.8/10 against 1,504 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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, 52.0% 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%, 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 (1.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 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
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Woodlands Academy
Overview
Woodlands Academy is described as a "happy and nurturing school" where leaders have created a "respectful and inclusive environment." The report states that pupils feel safe, behave well, and are ambitious in their learning, with the overall effectiveness judged as Good.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad" and, in most subjects, knowledge is "clearly identified and well-sequenced," helping pupils develop depth of understanding.
- A "love of reading is prioritised," with consistent phonics implementation and targeted support for those needing help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "accurately identified and well supported" through close work with external specialists.
- Attendance has seen "significant improvement" due to "well-established routines and clear expectations."
- Staff are "very positive" about the consideration given to their workload and well-being by leaders.
Areas to improve
- In "a few subjects," the curriculum is "less well designed," meaning the most important knowledge is not clearly defined, leading to gaps in some pupils’ learning.
- Systems for evaluating the impact of the school’s work are "not consistently focused on checking the most important priorities," resulting in oversight that is sometimes not sufficiently concentrated.
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 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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