Woodside Primary School
Oswestry, SY11 1DT · Shropshire · primary school
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53rd of 97 primary schools in Shropshire we can score, 127 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 the 3,769 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including Board & Card Games, Forest School, and Creative Writing. Sports cover football, cricket, and archery, while arts options include choir, dance, and cookery. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 558 pupils against a stated capacity of 504. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Woodside Primary School
Overview
Woodside Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils feel safe in this ‘happy school’, describing it as ‘full of kindness’ and ‘like a big family’. Staff work well as a team to ensure all pupils learn well and receive the support they need.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious, with a strong emphasis on early reading and mathematics that gives pupils a ‘firm foundation for future learning’.
- Staff have ‘sound specialist knowledge’ and provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are ‘identified quickly and supported effectively’.
- Pupils display ‘infectious enthusiasm’ about their learning, with behaviour described as ‘considerate and sensible’ and bullying as ‘very rare’.
- The school environment is ‘welcoming and attractive’, helping children settle quickly and enjoy spacious grounds including a forest area.
- Leaders support staff well, resulting in a positive culture where staff are ‘particularly positive about working in the school’.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils have ‘too much absence from school’, meaning they do not learn as much as they could; the school should promote better attendance and guide parents on its importance.
- Not all parents understand what pupils are learning, making it difficult to support them at home; the school should review how it provides this information.
- Not all pupils take part in enrichment activities, leaving some ‘not as well prepared as they could be’ for the next stages of their education; the school should ensure all benefit from these opportunities.
Safeguarding
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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