Woodside CofE Primary School

About Woodside CofE Primary School

Woodside CofE Primary School in North Warwickshire is a Church of England state primary for children aged 2 to 11, currently home to 211 pupils against a capacity of 218. That near-full roll is no accident: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 61 applications for just 30 places, with 38 families listing it as their first preference. Only 29 first-preference offers were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of just over two applicants per place. The school’s intake reflects a notably diverse socioeconomic mix — 25.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Warwickshire average of roughly 15%. This suggests Woodside serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage, yet demand remains strong, pointing to a school that local families clearly trust and want to get into.

Academically, Woodside delivers solid results that sit just above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Warwickshire average of 62%. Reading is a particular strength: 89% met the expected standard and 36% achieved a higher score, with an average scaled score of 107. Maths saw 72% at expected and 22% at the higher level, averaging 103. Writing was the weakest area, with 69% at expected and no pupils reaching the higher standard. Nationally, Woodside ranks in the 46th percentile among all primaries, and 45th within the West Midlands. In the North Warwickshire local authority ranking, it sits 11th out of 21 schools, placing it in the middle of the pack locally. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024 upgraded it from Requires Improvement to Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including art studios, a library, music rooms, an ICT suite and a chapel, alongside sports such as football, gymnastics, cricket, swimming and athletics. Clubs cover drama, book club, gardening, coding, eco club and choir. SEND provision is well-documented, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With nursery provision on site, Woodside suits families looking for a full primary journey from age 2 through to Year 6. The school is oversubscribed, so parents should be prepared to apply early and list it as a first preference to maximise their chances. For those who miss out, the nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Birchwood Primary School, 3.5 km away.

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