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Woodside Primary School
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Woodside Primary School
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- Drybrook GL17 9XP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Provision for early reading is strong. Most pupils keep up with the phonics scheme.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have set out clearly what pupils should learn in different subjects. The curriculum is well sequenced across all year groups.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not have sufficient opportunities to put into practice the personal and social skills they are taught.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use assessment well. They check on how well pupils are learning the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are at risk of falling behind are quickly identified and supported.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Consistent routines ensure that the school is a calm and purposeful place. Pupils have positive attitudes and are keen to engage in learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt their teaching well to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There are rigorous processes in place to keep pupils safe. Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff identify issues early and provide early help through school interventions or outside agencies.
Parent Feedback: Most parents and pupils are confident that teachers and leaders will deal with bullying.
Parental Involvement: Governors and leaders seek external scrutiny to check their processes. Inspectors considered responses to Ofsted鈥檚 online survey, Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy attending clubs such as construction and sports clubs. However, opportunities for pupils鈥� wider development are more limited.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders work across the federation to enable all staff to develop their knowledge and skills. Staff have access to relevant professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils to overcome misunderstandings and apply their knowledge accurately, for example when solving problems in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders check on the quality of education that pupils receive. As a result, they have an accurate view of the strengths and areas for development.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers make sure that pupils in mixed-age classes learn age-appropriate content.
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About Us
Woodside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 107 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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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Our team is dedicated, compassionate, and skilled, and our curriculum is engaging; everything is in place to ensure that your kid succeeds while attending our school. We are convinced that our services meet the needs of families and the standards set by the government, and Ofsted recently reaffirmed this. We are situated in beautiful gardens with views of Wales across the Forest of Dean. We are extremely fortunate to have a beautiful, well-kept school; we are well-resourced and enjoy a very positive reputation. We value our close bonds with families and collaborate with them to ensure that kids love school. Please check out the Curriculum and Parents' Info pages for a wealth of information about our school. Your can get a sense of recent occurrences by visiting our "Latest News" page. If you have any questions or would want to schedule a visit, kindly get in touch. To return to our home page, click the Woodside logo.
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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 |
C
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B-
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 40% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.86% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -7.3 | Well 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 | 104 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 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 | 63% 32 | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 10.66% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 100 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 95 | 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 | 31% 12 | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.75% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -7.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.2 | Well 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 | 102 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 43% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.31% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below Average |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodside Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1