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Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School

Cheshire East, ST7 3NQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#12,911
of 13,686 nationally

About Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School

Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Cheshire East, a local authority with 123 primary schools. It currently ranks 112th out of those 113 schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom 50 nationally. For context, the top-performing peers in the same LA include Peover Superior Endowed Primary School, Bexton Primary School, and Ashdene Primary School, all of which achieve significantly higher ranking scores. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated its overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, a downgrade from its previous Good rating. The inspection found that leadership and management, as well as the quality of education, both require improvement, though early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes were all judged Good. The nearest outstanding-rated primary is Rode Heath Primary School, about 4.5 km away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 3NQ
HeadteacherStephanie Beckett
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils100
Free School Meals (FSM)12.0%
School Capacity100 / 120 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisFootballAthleticsCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School

Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.