The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 8 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 25
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5RF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Woodland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodland Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodland Primary School?
Woodland Primary School currently has 25 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodland Primary School take?
Woodland Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodland Primary School?
Woodland Primary School is in Bishop Auckland, DL13 5RF, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodland Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodland Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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