Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Dudley, DY2 0SN · Dudley · primary school
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68th of 76 primary schools in Dudley we can score, 78 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 — 0.9/10 against 1,807 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 28.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.09 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodside Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Reading, Spanish, Arabic, and Story Telling clubs. Sports include football, basketball, dodgeball, tennis, Worcestershire Cricket Club, netball, rugby, and gymnastics. Arts and music options cover dance and choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 501 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in literacy? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum for those who attend?
What Ofsted said about Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils enjoy school and feel safe,” supported by “strong” pastoral care and a “welcoming and friendly” community. Since the previous inspection, leadership has successfully “strengthened the curriculum and lifted standards,” resulting in “rising standards” across the school. The inspection concludes that the school is effective, with particular praise for improvements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- “Pastoral support is strong,” with staff taking concerns seriously and ensuring “no one is left out.”
- “Improvements in reading, writing and mathematics are evident” in pupils’ work and end-of-key-stage results.
- The curriculum in core subjects is “carefully sequenced,” with new learning building “securely on what has gone before.”
- “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities continue to benefit from expert support” within an “inclusive ethos.”
- “Bullying is not accepted,” and adults and pupils work together to stop unkind behaviour.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is still being developed, meaning staff are “not sure about the most important knowledge to emphasise.”
- “Some pupils miss too much school too often,” which hinders their learning.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 28% |
| 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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