Woodlands Academy

StatePrimary

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11289 pupils

Pinewood Crescent, DN33 1RJWebsite01472500900

Inspected289 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending9mo ago

Inspected Jul 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils289

Inspected — grade pending9mo ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils289

Inspected Jul 2025 · View report

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

289 / 415 (70%)

Avg Class Size

~36*

Head Teacher

Mrs Rebecca Wakefield

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 65%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

40%

Would recommend

Avg 72%

4.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.1%vs 6.3% avg

Would recommend

40%vs 72% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 22.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty26 pupils (37%)

Speech, Language & Communication23 pupils (32%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health12 pupils (17%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (4%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 13

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)18

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils289

Free school meals 47.8%

English as additional language 15.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British75.4%

White Other8.3%

Black African4.5%

Unclassified3.5%

Mixed White & Asian3.5%

Mixed Other2.4%

Other0.7%

Indian0.7%

Asian Other0.3%

Pakistani0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

40.0%

of parents would recommend

15 responses

Happy child70.0%

Well taught70.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Good progress60.0%

Safe60.0%

Informed60.0%

Well led50.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£7,023

total expenditure per pupil

£-377 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,377

Support staff£1,495

Premises£210

Energy£128

Learning resources£272

Income per pupil£6,780

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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