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Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School

Gedling, NG14 6DXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1653 of 13,686 nationally

About Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School

Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in the Nottinghamshire local authority, serving the Gedling borough. It sits within a competitive local landscape where the top-performing peers include John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy, and Bunny CofE Primary School. The school ranks 5th out of 32 primary schools in Gedling, placing it in the top 25% of its tier nationally. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 saw the school improve from a Requires Improvement rating to Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding. This turnaround is significant for families considering the school, as it demonstrates a clear upward trajectory under headteacher Duncan White. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 77 applications for 27 places, with 24 first-preference offers made. This level of demand suggests strong local confidence in the school's direction.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLingwood Lane, Nottingham, Gedling, NG14 6DX
HeadteacherDuncan White
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils187
Free School Meals (FSM)4.8%
School Capacity187 / 210 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Wood's Foundation 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.