Woodlands Primary School
113%
Capacity
473
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 473 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Woodlands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Bennett, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11489th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 81st out of 106 in Sheffield.
Woodlands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 40 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
Woodlands Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodlands Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Woodlands Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Norton Avenue, Sheffield, Sheffield, S14 1SL |
| Headteacher | Mark Bennett |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 473 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 63.3% |
| School Capacity | 473 / 420 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11489th of 13,686
Nationally
1249th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
81st of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Norton Avenue, Sheffield
Sheffield, S14 1SL
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