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Woodcroft Academy

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8JGPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Woodcroft Academy

Woodcroft Academy, a state primary in Staffordshire Moorlands, serves children from age 3 to 9 and currently holds a Good Ofsted rating, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. While the school's most recent inspection in 2024 confirmed it remains Good, its headline academic metrics are not directly comparable to the local authority average for Key Stage 2, as the school's age range ends at Year 4, meaning pupils do not sit the standard KS2 SATs. The LA average for KS2 attainment sits at 65, but this figure applies to schools with a full primary age range, so it is not a fair benchmark for Woodcroft. What stands out instead is the school's clear upward trajectory in leadership and management, which was rated Requires Improvement in 2016 but is now Good, suggesting a stable and effective leadership team under headteacher Carly Wright that has turned the school around.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWallbridge Drive, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8JG
HeadteacherCarly Wright
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils135
Free School Meals (FSM)13.5%
School Capacity135 / 206 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsSports HallICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingDanceAthleticsFootballCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaScience ClubChoirEco ClubChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: woodcroftacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodcroft Academy

Woodcroft Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.