Woodlands Primary School, based in Salisbury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Woodlands Primary School currently has around 210 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 52.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Winding Way, Salisbury, SP2 9DY |
| Website: | www.woodlands.wilts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01722335849 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wiltshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Kitley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 126264 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 262 |
| Number of Pupils: | 210 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 102 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.20% | 137 |
| Other White | 8.10% | 17 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 5.20% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 3.30% | 7 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 3.30% | 7 |
| African | 3.30% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Winding Way , SP2 9DY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Aided Primary School Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury High School Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | - not rated | 567 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 1,587 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookdale Education Centre 51 Hulse Road , SP1 3LU | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hills School Home Farm Road , Wilton SP2 8PJ | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hills School Home Farm Road , Wilton SP2 8PJ | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.