Woodlands Academy
About Woodlands Academy
Woodlands Academy, a state primary in Bristol, has been rated Good overall by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2022, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The school earned Good marks across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. However, the headline exam metric tells a more nuanced story. At Key Stage 2, just 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits well below the local authority average of 58% for similar schools, and places Woodlands Academy 71st out of 85 primary schools in Bristol. In the national rankings, it falls within the bottom 50% of all primary schools. The school’s ranking score of 43 reflects these outcomes, though it is worth noting that the data comes from the 2023/24 academic year.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2022Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: woodlandsacademy.clf.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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