Woodlands Infant School
83%
Capacity
200
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Woodlands Infant School
Woodlands Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Woodlands Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anthony Waters, it falls under Solihull local authority.
Woodlands Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 129 applications for 52 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
Woodlands Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodlands Infant School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, Woodlands Infant School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodlands Lane, Solihull, Solihull, B90 2PX |
| Headteacher | Anthony Waters |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 240 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
129
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodlands Lane, Solihull
Solihull, B90 2PX
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