The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ROBUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rushbottom Lane, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4DN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Woodham Ley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodham Ley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodham Ley Primary School?
Woodham Ley Primary School currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodham Ley Primary School take?
Woodham Ley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodham Ley Primary School?
Woodham Ley Primary School is in Benfleet, SS7 4DN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodham Ley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodham Ley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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