Woodheys Primary School

A good community school school in Trafford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodheys Primary School.

Sale, M334PG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 June 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Meadway
Sale, M334PG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106299
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Meadway, Sale, M33 4PG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
467
Free School Meals
9.6% (45 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.2 (7.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 109.0
2023 111.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
467 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Woodheys Primary School Working Together. Growing Together. Achieving Together."

TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE MORE CHALLENGING OURSELVES TO GROW AND FLOURISH HAPPY AND PASSIONATE TO LEARN CARING AND RESPECTING EACH OTHER

Trafford's agreed RE Syllabus

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head Teacher Mr Jon Beisly (addressed September 2025). The message emphasises Woodheys as a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment with high expectations, a Growth Mindset, strong pastoral support, and a focus on lifelong learning and creativity. It notes Ofsted recognition (2017) and national accreditations in music, arts, and sports, and invites prospective families to visit and tour the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Beanstalks Breakfast Club After School Club Holiday Club Junior Football Pop Lacross(e) Tag Rugby Infant Football Club Infant Dodgeball Cricket Choir Rhythm Fit Street Dance

Sports

Junior Football Pop Lacross(e) Tag Rugby Infant Football Club Infant Dodgeball Cricket

Facilities

Extensive school grounds Wild area Large playground KS1 & KS2 activity trail 3G Astroturf

Curriculum Highlights

Reading Marking & Feedback Cooking & Nutrition Computing PSHE SRE Foreign Language (Spanish) Science PE D&T Geography Maths History RE Art Music English Curriculum Maths Curriculum Science Curriculum National Curriculum (Years 1 - 6) Trafford's agreed RE Syllabus Cultural Capital

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Beanstalks provide professional child care facilities for children on-site at Woodheys School. Breakfast Club operating during term-time from 7.45am. We provide a healthy breakfast including cereal, toast, and fruit in a fun and social environment. After School Club operating during term-time until 5.45pm. After-school is a time where the children can enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor activities. We have extensive use of the school, which in addition to continuous provision allows us to offer chefs club, computer club and sports coaching. Holiday Club running throughout the school holidays (excluding Christmas) with a variety of experiences including day trips and visits from specialist performers. Spaces are limited and pre-booking is essential.

SEND Provision

We provide SEND support through the Special Needs Coordinator (SENDCO) and the SEN department. The SEND section includes details of SEND reports, action plans, and various supports (e.g., Dyslexia Friendly Support, ADHD Support, ASD Support, Down Syndrome Support). The school emphasises Quality First Teaching and targeted adult support, with interventions in small groups or one-to-one, and reviews progress regularly. For further information, see the SEND policies and local offer references listed on the SEND pages.

Financial Information

The cost for school meals is £13.65 per week (£2.73 per day) which MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE via ParentPay. KS1 meals are free for eligible families. If you are in receipt of Income Support, you may be entitled to claim for free meals throughout your child’s school life. Meals can be removed with one week's notice in writing. Credits are provided for days when your child is absent if you are using ParentPay.

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