The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 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
- 473
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 63.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Bennett (Co-Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Norton Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S14 1SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharnock Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Oakes Park School
Special school · 1.3km away
Bankwood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education
Independent · 1.5km away
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Gleadless Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sheffield Springs Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Newfield Secondary School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodlands Primary School?
Woodlands Primary School currently has 473 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodlands Primary School take?
Woodlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodlands Primary School?
Woodlands Primary School is in Sheffield, S14 1SL, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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