Wood Lane Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Wood Lane, ST7 8PH |
| School Website | www.woodlane.staffs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1782720487 |
| URN | 124057 |
School Census
| Total | 96 |
| Girls/Boys | 42/54 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 43.8%/56.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 18 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/03/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 27/02/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 07 March 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 21 October 2021 | School inspection | View |
| 01 November 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 27 February 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 February 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 November 2005 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 June 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | 0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 5 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 5 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 37% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 37% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 37% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 53% |
| no | 47% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |