Woodside Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 5YP · Halton · primary school
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12th of 47 primary schools in Halton we can score, 49 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 — 8.5/10 against 178 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.05 |
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, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 116 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 in reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities or trips are available to pupils during the school day? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Woodside Primary School
Overview
Woodside Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and safe" and form "strong and trusting bonds with staff." The inspection found that leaders have created a "well-ordered and interesting curriculum" which is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Consequently, the school is characterised as a "harmonious and orderly place where pupils want to learn."
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning, appreciate cultural diversity, and become "active citizens who understand fundamental British values."
- Leaders have "prioritised reading throughout the school," resulting in a "structured and well-organised phonics curriculum" where older pupils read "clearly and fluently."
- Staff receive specialist training to support pupils with SEND, ensuring they "engage in all aspects of the curriculum and achieve well."
- The school offers a rich personal development curriculum, including opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills and learn about keeping themselves safe.
- Governors "know the school well" and are aware of both its strengths and areas requiring improvement.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, subject leaders lack the necessary knowledge to effectively support teachers, meaning the curriculum is "not delivered as well as it could be."
- In some subjects, teachers’ checks on pupil learning are "less useful," limiting their ability to design activities that help pupils remember the curriculum securely.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders "leave nothing to chance" and staff are trained to identify potential signs of neglect or abuse.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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