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Woodfield Academy
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Woodfield Academy
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Redditch B98 7HH
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils do not benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum in all subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons is not always good enough; new systems are making it better.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers receive valuable information about pupils with SEND.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not always present key information clearly or check understanding systematically.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond appropriately to concerns raised by staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leadership has identified weaknesses and is addressing them, but consistency is lacking.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying happens but teachers will sort it out.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Systems are in place but not consistently applied.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular activities including sport and art.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive support to achieve well in lessons.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum planning identifies key knowledge in some subjects, but not in all.
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About Us
Woodfield Academy is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 578 students from age 9-13 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are delighted to extend a sincere welcome to the Woodfield Academy website.
We sincerely hope that you will find its informational, and that you will be able to share our joy in our students and our institution.
We put a lot of effort into ensuring that our students make good academic progress at this successful academy, and we are dedicated to assisting in their growth as kind, content, and tenacious young people.
We certainly hope to give our students a lot of lifelong memories along the way as a middle school with our specialised resources, teachers, curriculum, and abundance of trips, excursions, and visits for all year groups.
While we take great satisfaction in our accomplishments and uniqueness, we are also delighted to be a part of a larger, three-tier pyramid of schools that work closely with our partner primary and secondary schools.
Our responsibility in this system is to make sure that when our students leave us at the conclusion of Year 8, they have a high level of confidence in their talents, have acquired truly transferrable skills, and are fully prepared for high school.
Students at Woodfield have access to first-rate facilities and a large, secure, well-maintained campus. We also uphold strict standards of behaviour and have high expectations for our students in the classroom.
This is a fulfilling place to learn and work, and we remain dedicated to maintaining strong working relationships between our students and our team of highly motivated and supporting staff members as well as high standards for education.
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We sincerely hope that you will find its informational, and that you will be able to share our joy in our students and our institution.
We put a lot of effort into ensuring that our students make good academic progress at this successful academy, and we are dedicated to assisting in their growth as kind, content, and tenacious young people.
We certainly hope to give our students a lot of lifelong memories along the way as a middle school with our specialised resources, teachers, curriculum, and abundance of trips, excursions, and visits for all year groups.
While we take great satisfaction in our accomplishments and uniqueness, we are also delighted to be a part of a larger, three-tier pyramid of schools that work closely with our partner primary and secondary schools.
Our responsibility in this system is to make sure that when our students leave us at the conclusion of Year 8, they have a high level of confidence in their talents, have acquired truly transferrable skills, and are fully prepared for high school.
Students at Woodfield have access to first-rate facilities and a large, secure, well-maintained campus. We also uphold strict standards of behaviour and have high expectations for our students in the classroom.
This is a fulfilling place to learn and work, and we remain dedicated to maintaining strong working relationships between our students and our team of highly motivated and supporting staff members as well as high standards for education.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C+
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 9-13 | 9-13 | 7-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 22.3 | 9 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 105 | 87 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 105 | 93 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% | 52.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 5.65% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% 1 | 58.48% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 4 | 8.81% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% 9 | 57.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 8.64% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 35% | 55.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.07% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodfield Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1