Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy, based in Huddersfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.

Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy currently has around 167 pupils on roll, which is about 51% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 41.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.7%). pakistani pupils make up about 10.2%

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.

School Information

Address: Main Avenue, Huddersfield, HD4 5US
Website: https://www.woodsidegreenprimary.org.uk/
Telephone: 01484508170
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kirklees
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andrew Quinn
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142574

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 14/09/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 330
Number of Pupils: 167
Number of Boys: 88
Number of Girls: 79

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 19% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British52.70%88
Pakistani10.20%17
African9.00%15
White and Black Caribbean6.60%11
Other Asian6.00%10
Other Mixed3.00%5
Other Black3.00%5
Other (any other ethnic group)2.40%4
Unclassified2.40%4
Irish1.80%3
Indian1.80%3
White and Black African0.60%1
Other White0.60%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (1.2)
Writing: Average (-0.3)
Maths: Average (0.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
40%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
103.3
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thornton Lodge Nursery School
128a Yews Hill Road , Lockwood HD1 3SP
- not rated 2,651 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cowlersley Primary School
Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Church Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5TA
3out of 4 1,133 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Crow Lane , Milnsbridge HD3 4QT
3out of 4 1,252 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Beech Primary School
Beech Avenue , Golcar HD7 4BE
- not rated 1,390 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Colne Valley High School
Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP
- not rated 1,255 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Colne Valley High School
Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP
3out of 4 1,255 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Moor End Technology College
Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA
- not rated 1,738 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moor End Academy
Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA
4out of 4 1,738 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA
3out of 4 2,000 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Huddersfield New College
New Hey Road , HD3 4GL
- not rated 2,611 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Royds Hall Community School
Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA
- not rated 2,002 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Huddersfield Grammar School
Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX
- not rated 2,444 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St David's School
Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX
- not rated 2,587 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marc Lindsay Sports College
Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN
- not rated 2,731 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
MPC College
Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN
- not rated 2,839 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.