Woodingdean Primary School

A good community school school in Brighton and Hove. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodingdean Primary School.

Brighton, BN26BB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
13 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Warren Road
Woodingdean
Brighton, BN26BB
Phone
1273680811
Website
woodingdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114480
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6BB
Website
http://www.woodingdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
378
Free School Meals
32.5% (123 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
378 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be The Best You"

Respectfulness Creativity Kindness Resilience Honesty Loyalty

Head Teacher's Message

Welcoming families, the headteacher emphasizes Woodingdean Primary School’s commitment to an outstanding, inclusive learning experience where every child can reach their full potential. The school sets high expectations, values partnership with parents, and aims to provide a safe, respectful, inclusive, creative and challenging environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club (VIM) After School Club (VIM)

Facilities

Extremely spacious and well cared for premises on a safe and enclosed site with views over open down land and the sea Extensive grounds including large, well equipped playgrounds and very large playing fields New Reception entrance area and remote gate system for enhanced security Fabulous outside learning environment and gardens openly accessible to Reception children Several allotments and garden areas around the school A separate Community Room for parents and community use A large hall with a stage A very large indoor activity and play area for infant children Well resourced and spacious classrooms A dedicated meeting room for private meetings Several special rooms for children to receive additional individual or group support

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Home Learning Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Interventions Residential Trips School Trips & Events

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

VIM (Very Important Minors) provides breakfast and after-school clubs daily from 7:45am to the start of the school day and 3:15pm to 6:00pm.

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