SchoolScoresWoodley CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Hurricane Way, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4UX
0118 969 3246 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 November 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Reading (Wokingham) comparisons use the 15 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Reading (Wokingham) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Reading (Wokingham) figures pool parents at the Reading (Wokingham) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
49 pupils in this year group.
63% — 8 points below the Wokingham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 85% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 81% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wokingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 75 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 9.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 10.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.2% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 9.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 46% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Willow Bank Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Willow Bank Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rivermead Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechwood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2020), confirmed 2025 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Lake Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas CofE Primary, Hurst 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sonning CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highwood Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Winnersh Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Woodley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodley CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Woodley CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Woodley CofE Primary School?
93% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Woodley CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Woodley CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Woodley CofE Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109988.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.