Woodlands Park Primary School

About Woodlands Park Primary School

Woodlands Park Primary School in South Hams was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2015. The school's academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year, where 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure is well above the Devon local authority average of 57%, placing the school in the top 25% nationally for this key metric. In the South Hams area, it ranks 9th out of 35 primary schools. Digging into the individual subjects, reading scores are a particular strength: 85% of pupils reached the expected standard and the average scaled score was 107, compared with 105 in maths. A third of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, though the proportions hitting the higher bar in writing (10%) and maths (23%) are more modest.

The Ofsted report notes that behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and the early years provision are all Good. However, the parent view paints a more mixed picture. While 81% of the 110 respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 83% felt their child is safe, only 54% agreed that the school has high expectations for their child. Concerns about SEND support are notable: 73% of parents disagreed or strongly disagreed that children with special educational needs get the support they need, and 41% disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly. The school's own SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech and language communication, and autistic spectrum disorder.

Woodlands Park is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with 332 pupils on roll against a capacity of 349. It is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 64 applications for 35 places, with all 35 first-preference applicants offered a spot. Facilities include a library, playing fields, an outdoor playground, music rooms and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, cricket, rounders, swimming, cross country and netball, and there are clubs for book, science and art. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form. Given the strong academic outcomes relative to the local average but the significant parental concerns around SEND support and behaviour management, this school may suit families whose children are confident learners and who do not require additional SEND provision, but those with specific needs should investigate further.

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