What did Ofsted judge Woodford Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Woodford Primary School's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in May 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Woodford Primary School?

Woodford Primary School has 398 pupils on roll.

What ages does Woodford Primary School take?

Woodford Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Woodford Primary School located?

Woodford Primary School is located in Plymouth, PL7 4RR, Plymouth.

How do I apply to Woodford Primary School?

Woodford Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Woodford Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Woodford Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 3.3 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Woodford Primary School?

When Woodford Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]; 3. Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children.

What is the largest ethnic background at Woodford Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.7% of pupils at Woodford Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Woodford Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

3.3miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Woodford Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Woodford Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]
3Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two year… — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage. [The applicant must complete a Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.]
5Priority will next be given to other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children

Westcountry Schools Trust is the admission authority for this school and determines its arrangements; Plymouth City Council coordinates applications.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Woodford Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Woodford Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Woodford Primary School's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in May 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Woodford Primary School?: Woodford Primary School has 398 pupils on roll.
What ages does Woodford Primary School take?: Woodford Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Woodford Primary School located?: Woodford Primary School is located in Plymouth, PL7 4RR, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Woodford Primary School?: Woodford Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Woodford Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Woodford Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 3.3 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Woodford Primary School?: When Woodford Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]; 3. Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children.
What is the largest ethnic background at Woodford Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.7% of pupils at Woodford Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.3miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Woodford Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Woodford Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]
3Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two year… — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage. [The applicant must complete a Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.]
5Priority will next be given to other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

Westcountry Schools Trust is the admission authority for this school and determines its arrangements; Plymouth City Council coordinates applications.

Woodford Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Woodford Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Woodford Primary School's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in May 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Woodford Primary School?: Woodford Primary School has 398 pupils on roll.
What ages does Woodford Primary School take?: Woodford Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Woodford Primary School located?: Woodford Primary School is located in Plymouth, PL7 4RR, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Woodford Primary School?: Woodford Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Woodford Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Woodford Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 3.3 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Woodford Primary School?: When Woodford Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subj… — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend th… — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child’s attendance at this school.]; 3. Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Tiebreaker – to prioritise applications in the same oversubscription criterion: a) straight-line distance from home to school and then, b) where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used. Children who are Looked After by or provided with accommodation in the exercise of its functions (see the Children.
What is the largest ethnic background at Woodford Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.7% of pupils at Woodford Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Eggbuckland Community College

Secondary

Requires improvement

Hele's School

Secondary

Good

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How far did offers reach?

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Woodford Primary School: key facts

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Where children go next

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