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Woodlands Primary School
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Woodlands Primary School
- Primary
- Salisbury SP2 9DY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have established a consistent and rigorous approach to early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well sequenced and builds on previous knowledge effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: A small number of staff lack expertise in teaching phonics effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly identify gaps in knowledge and adapt their teaching.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, outcomes in national curriculum tests in 2022 were low, but pupils now learn well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: A small minority of pupils do not behave well on the playground; incidents are still too high.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adapt provision well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff understand that safeguarding is everyone鈥檚 responsibility and act swiftly on any concerns.
Parent Feedback: Many parents agree that the school nurtures and cares for children well.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs, such as cookery, art, and basketball.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel proud to work at Woodlands and recognize the changes in the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers regularly check what pupils know and identify gaps in knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not have the necessary skills to help pupils read as well as they should.
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About Us
Woodlands Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 198 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | - | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 53% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.97% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 97 | 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 | 41% 4 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.3% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above 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 | 103 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 94 | 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 | 45% 13 | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 8.08% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 | 103 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 100 | 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 | 58% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.43% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodlands Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1