Woolaston Primary School
Lydney, GL15 6PH · Gloucestershire · primary school
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161st of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 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 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woolaston Primary School 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%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Eco Council, and can take piano lessons. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 113 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities do the Eco Council members lead during the term? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Woolaston Primary School
Overview
Woolaston Primary School is described as a "happy, nurturing and inclusive" environment where pupils are "friendly and polite" and relationships are "kind and respectful." The report highlights that leaders have made "many recent improvements," resulting in a school where staff care for pupils and help them to "learn well."
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a "broad and ambitious curriculum," particularly in English and mathematics, where pupils "learn well" due to clear identification of key knowledge.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff use "consistent approaches" to teach phonics, helping pupils become "fluent readers" who enjoy reading for pleasure.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," with leaders identifying and eliminating barriers to learning and providing specific nurture provision.
- Behaviour is managed through "consistent procedures and routines," ensuring pupils feel safe and that bullying is "rare."
- Governors are "highly committed" to the school’s development, and staff feel their well-being is considered during changes.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders in foundation subjects must act on monitoring findings to improve the curriculum, as some pupils "do not yet know and remember more" in these areas.
- Leaders need to ensure teachers identify and address "legacy gaps" in pupils’ knowledge in foundation subjects so that learning builds effectively over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with robust recruitment procedures, detailed record-keeping, and staff who remain "vigilant to any potential concerns."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 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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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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