The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
12% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 298
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Head
- Mrs Louisa Gurney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hurricane Way, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4UX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Bank Junior School
Primary · 978m away
Willow Bank Infant School
Primary · 978m away
Waingels
Secondary · 1.1km away
Rivermead Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Ambleside Centre
Nursery · 1.4km away
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodley CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodley CofE Primary School?
Woodley CofE Primary School currently has 298 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodley CofE Primary School take?
Woodley CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodley CofE Primary School?
Woodley CofE Primary School is in Reading, RG5 4UX, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodley CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodley CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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