The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 76
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- The Thomas Boughey Co-operative Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Fraser (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wood Lane, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 8PH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRavensmead Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Alsagers Bank Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Castle Hill School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Crackley Bank Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Chesterton Community Sports College
Secondary · 2.2km away
Chesterton Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wood Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wood Lane Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wood Lane Primary School?
Wood Lane Primary School currently has 76 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wood Lane Primary School take?
Wood Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wood Lane Primary School?
Wood Lane Primary School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8PH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wood Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wood Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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