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Woodley CofE Primary School

Wokingham, RG5 4UXPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
#5,613
of 13,686 nationally

About Woodley CofE Primary School

Woodley CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Wokingham that currently teaches 298 pupils, just shy of its 315-place capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.1%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% but sits slightly above the Wokingham local authority average, reflecting a broadly mixed intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 85 applications for 38 places, with 36 first-preference offers made and an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. This means more than two families applied for every available spot, signalling that Woodley is a popular choice among local parents despite not being the highest-ranked primary in the borough. The school's religious character as Church of England may also influence its appeal to families seeking a faith-based education within the state system.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHurricane Way, Reading, Wokingham, RG5 4UX
HeadteacherLouisa Gurney
Local AuthorityWokingham
Number of Pupils298
Free School Meals (FSM)13.1%
School Capacity298 / 315 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceGymnasticsCricketCross CountryTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoirArt ClubFilm ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: woodleyceprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Woodley CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.