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Woodland Primary School

County Durham, DL13 5RFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
1 1st-choice / 1 places
Ranking
#10,541
of 13,686 nationally

About Woodland Primary School

Woodland Primary School is a small state primary in County Durham, with just 25 pupils on roll against a capacity of 42, making it one of the most intimate school settings you’ll find in the area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 12%, which is notably lower than the national average of around 23%, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools nationally. Despite its size, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received four applications for just one available place, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4:1. All four applicants put Woodland as their first preference, and one first-preference offer was made, indicating that families in the catchment area are keen to secure a spot here. The school is co-educational, non-denominational, and caters for children from age three through to eleven, with nursery provision available. Co-executive headteachers Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains lead the school, which was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in April 2024.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWoodland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5RF
HeadteacherSarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers)
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils25
Free School Meals (FSM)12.0%
School Capacity25 / 42 (60% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsSports HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsNetballSwimmingAthleticsCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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