Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School
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.
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The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2024Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2024. 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.
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