Woodlands Academy
About Woodlands Academy
Woodlands Academy is a small state primary in Ealing, currently home to 186 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning it operates well below its potential size. That spare capacity is notable given the school’s high level of demand: for 2025/26 entry, it received 42 applications for just 18 places, with all first-preference applicants receiving an offer. The school’s intake is significantly more disadvantaged than the local average, with 40.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals — roughly double the national primary average and well above the Ealing borough norm. This demographic profile shapes the school’s character and priorities, and is reflected in its academic outcomes. Woodlands is a mixed, non-denominational school with nursery provision, and is led by headteacher Catherine Hasker. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision — a consistent improvement from its previous Good rating in 2019, which had flagged early years provision as Requires Improvement.
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
15 May 2024Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
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
08:30 – 15:10
Breakfast club
08:00-08:30
After-school care
15:00-18:00
Source: woodlands.ealing.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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