Woodstock Primary Academy
Leicester, LE4 2GZ · Leicester · primary school
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69th of 71 primary schools in Leicester we can score, 82 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 — 1.8/10 against 1,546 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Woodstock Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% 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 (1.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 328 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 plan to raise attainment in maths to match national averages? What specific actions are being taken to address the 2023 inspection findings? How does the breakfast club support pupils' readiness for learning?
What Ofsted said about Woodstock Primary Academy
Overview
Woodstock Primary Academy is a primary school that requires improvement in overall effectiveness and the quality of education. The school has a calm and safe environment, with a focus on personal development and positive behaviour. However, the school's curriculum for writing is disjointed, and approaches to assessment are not consistently used across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The school has a clear vision of being a welcoming and inclusive community.
- Pupils appreciate and pride themselves on being part of the school community.
- Positive behaviour and relationships are central to the school's culture, which has helped change pupils' and families' attitudes around attendance.
- The personal development of pupils is a priority, with leaders wanting pupils to have meaningful experiences.
- The school has a good attendance record, with many pupils wanting to come to school.
Areas to improve
- The school's curriculum for writing is disjointed and does not build logically, which does not help pupils to improve their writing and limits how well they are prepared for their next stage in education.
- Systems and routines to support pupils with SEND are not implemented consistently, creating barriers to learning for pupils with SEND.
- Approaches to assessment are not consistently used across the curriculum, which does not help teachers to identify what pupils already know, what needs to be revisited or address pupils' next steps in a coherent way.
- Children in the early years do not develop their basic communication and language in a systematic way, creating gaps in children's language acquisition.
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 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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