Woodfield Primary School is a primary school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Woodfield Primary School currently has around 641 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 31.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.5%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 30%. white british pupils make up about 24.2% , followed by african at 11.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Woodfield Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 4AG
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Wolverhampton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Simon Arnold
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 147528

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 641
Number of Boys: 344
Number of Girls: 297

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian30.00%192
White British24.20%155
African11.40%73
Other Asian5.90%38
White and Asian5.10%33
Pakistani4.80%31
White and Black Caribbean4.20%27
Other White3.90%25
Other Mixed3.10%20
Caribbean3.00%19
Other Black1.10%7
Gypsy/Roma0.90%6
White and Black African0.90%6
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%5
Unclassified0.50%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%1
Chinese0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.1)
Writing: Average (-0.1)
Maths: Average (-0.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
64%
Town average
64%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
105.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Phoenix Nursery School
Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS
3out of 4 2,002 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Windsor Nursery School
Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL
3out of 4 3,173 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodfield Primary School
Woodfield Avenue , WV4 4AG
4out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Woodfield Junior School
Woodfield Avenue , Penn WV4 4AG
- not rated 6 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Woodfield Infant School
Woodfield Avenue , Penn WV4 4AG
- not rated 6 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Woodfield Junior School
Woodfield Avenue , Penn WV4 4AG
- not rated 6 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Woodfield Infant School
Woodfield Avenue , Penn WV4 4AG
- not rated 6 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alder Coppice Middle School
The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS
- not rated 2,993 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Colton Hills Community School
Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG
3out of 4 1,272 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Highfields School
Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT
- not rated 2,043 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Highfields School
Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT
3out of 4 2,043 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
Millfields Road , WV4 6AP
3out of 4 2,410 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Parkfield High School
Wolverhampton Road East , WV4 6AP
- not rated 2,433 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Penn Road , WV3 0EG
3out of 4 995 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Royal Wolverhampton Junior School
Penn Road , WV3 0EF
- not rated 983 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Royal Wolverhampton School
Penn Road , WV3 0EG
- not rated 991 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Penn Hall School
Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP
- not rated 1,610 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Penn Hall School
Vicarage Road , Penn WV4 5HP
4out of 4 1,610 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Penn Fields School
Boundary Way , Penn WV4 4NT
3out of 4 2,059 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.