Woodside CofE Primary School
Atherstone, CV9 2BS · Warwickshire · primary school
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95th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 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 — 3.6/10 against 2,924 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| 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.
Woodside CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with 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 June 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in wheelchair basketball and tag rugby, attend trips to Frank Chapman Outdoor Centre, Ingestre Hall, Laches Wood, and Whitemoor Lakes, and engage in arts projects including Messy Harvest, Messy Christmas, Messy Easter, and a Community Art Exhibition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 260. 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 higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children participating in wheelchair sports?
What Ofsted said about Woodside CofE Primary School
Overview
Woodside C of E Primary School is described as a place with a “big heart” where pupils “relish every day” and feel “safe, settled and secure.” The report highlights a significant transformation in the school’s provision, noting that staff “go above and beyond” to support learners, resulting in “exemplary” behaviour and a “calm and peaceful” environment.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exemplary at all points of the day,” with pupils demonstrating kindness, respect, and excellent attitudes to learning.
- Early years provision is “exceptional,” featuring an “inviting ‘book nook’” and “inspiring” interactions that foster independence and strong communication skills.
- Reading is “at the heart of the school,” with a new phonics programme ensuring the “vast majority of pupils... read well for their age.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “highly effective,” allowing them to “learn seamlessly alongside their peers.”
- Leadership is praised for its “compassion, kindness, skill and determination,” with decisions consistently prioritising pupils’ best interests.
Areas to improve
- Because the revamped curriculum is “still in its infancy,” some pupils have “gaps in their knowledge” across various subjects. Leaders must continue implementing the revised curriculum to address these gaps.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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