Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy
Bradford, BD12 7EZ · Bradford · primary school
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53rd of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 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 — 6.6/10 against 3,087 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 20.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 pupils against a stated capacity of 118. 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the upper years? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy is a small primary school where "pupils enjoy learning and staff enjoy teaching." The inspection found that leaders have managed staffing changes well, resulting in a fully staffed school implementing an "ambitious curriculum." Pupils are described as "polite and well-mannered," with a strong sense of safety and pride in their work.
Strengths
- There is a "relentless focus on reading" from the early years through to Year 6, supported by consistent staff training and engaging book selections.
- The curriculum in core subjects like mathematics and science is "appropriately sequenced," helping pupils understand key concepts and retain ideas long-term.
- Attendance and punctuality are identified as "strengths of the school," driven by careful tracking and weekly reward systems.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with "compassion and care," using specific guidance to develop speech and language skills.
- Older pupils act as "excellent role models" for younger children, fostering strong relationships across the school.
Areas to improve
- Senior leaders must ensure subject leaders and staff receive "subject-specific professional development in all subject areas," as knowledge is currently weaker in some non-core subjects.
- Some subject leaders lack the necessary information to "monitor the implementation of their subjects effectively" and the impact on pupils’ learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with rigorous background checks and well-established processes to identify pupils requiring help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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