The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 463
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Laura Brett
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Walk, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillside Primary School
Primary · 416m away
Homefield VC CofE Primary School
Primary · 489m away
Ormiston Herman Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ormiston Venture Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Lynn Grove Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
UET Compass Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
16 plus · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodlands Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Woodlands Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodlands Primary Academy?
Woodlands Primary Academy currently has 463 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodlands Primary Academy take?
Woodlands Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodlands Primary Academy?
Woodlands Primary Academy is in Great Yarmouth, NR31 8QQ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodlands Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Woodlands Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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