Woodlands Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodlands Primary School.

Sheffield, S141SL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
9 February 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Norton Avenue
Sheffield, S141SL
Phone
1142396464
Website
woodlands.sheffield.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141339
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Norton Avenue, Sheffield, S14 1SL
Website
www.woodlands.sheffield.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420 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
479
Free School Meals
63.3% (303 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 103.0 102.0

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
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
479 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 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

Resilience Enthusiasm Self-respect Punctuality Empathy Character Talk

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Woodlands Primary School. We are a 2-11 primary and nursery school with approximately 450 pupils, serving a fantastic community in the south of Sheffield. We are proud to be a part of Mercia Learning Trust. Our staff have designed a knowledge-rich curriculum to develop articulate communicators, avid readers, and socially inclusive individuals with impeccable behaviour; lessons are planned to meet every child’s needs.

Facilities

Calm, wood-filled environments and natural materials used in classrooms No bright plastic toys; classrooms painted in calming colours and furnished with natural materials

Curriculum Highlights

Reading Writing Maths Science History Geography Computing Art & Design Music Design Technology Languages Religious Education Outdoor Learning Physical Education

SEND Provision

Woodlands is committed to ensuring all pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, needs or abilities. SENDCo is Hannah Morgan; Behaviour Leads are Jo Blow and Lucy Potts. Further information available via the SEND sub menu and the Policies page.

Admissions Criteria

Woodlands has determined its Admission Arrangements for 2025/26 in accordance with Regulation 17 of the School Admission Regulation 2012. Objections to these arrangements should be made to the Schools Adjudicator by 15 May 2025. Nursery admissions are handled via Early Years admissions pages.

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