Woodfield Primary School

A good academy converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodfield Primary School.

Doncaster, DN48LA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
30 September 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gurney Road
Balby
Doncaster, DN48LA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143451
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Gurney Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8LA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ROSE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
296 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
383
Free School Meals
39.9% (153 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 104.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
383 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"WOODFIELD: A place where we belong and are inspired to succeed and thrive."

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Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Kate Hallam welcomes visitors and describes Woodfield as a large, growing school in Balby, part of The Rose Learning Trust. She states it is a happy, safe and friendly school with a highly inclusive ethos, aiming for excellence so every child can achieve. Staff are highly skilled and go the extra mile to ensure productive, enjoyable learning and holistic development. The school embraces change and aims to provide the best possible start in life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Ukulele Choir Sports Arts Breakfast Club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Clubs are available.

Admissions Criteria

Please see admission arrangements on the policy page of the school’s website. For more information on how to apply for a place, click the Doncaster Council School Admissions page: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/school-admissions

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