Woodlands Primary School
Sheffield, S14 1SL · Sheffield · primary school
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95th 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 — 1.2/10 against 514 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 41% | 0.31 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 465 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 reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Woodlands Primary School
Overview
Woodlands Primary School is described as a "caring and welcoming environment" where pupils feel "happy and safe." The inspection found that leaders have developed an "ambitious" curriculum that is "well planned and sequenced," supporting the personal development and reading skills of all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The school fosters a "calm and stimulating environment" where pupils demonstrate "resilience, empathy, self-respect" and behave in a "respectful and caring way."
- Reading is a clear priority, with a phonics programme where "all staff are trained to deliver" and books are selected to "support a love of reading."
- The special educational needs coordinator "shares accurate information with all staff," ensuring pupils with additional needs have "equal access to the curriculum."
- Early years provision is "thought-provoking," with leaders skilled at "linking play and learning" to promote "emotional security and communication."
- Leaders have built "positive relationship[s] with the community," and governors are "fully involved in the life of the school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff training continues so they "improve further their subject knowledge in all areas of the curriculum."
- Leaders must ensure that approaches to "challenging the most-able pupils are realised consistently across all curriculum plans," as this is currently "more variable."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that the designated safeguarding lead is "diligent, caring and thoughtful" and that staff receive regular training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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