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Wood Lane Primary School
Wood Lane, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 8PH, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
76
Capacity
120
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a small student body of 76, the school shows a strong commitment to literacy and numeracy, with 36% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 95% of schools nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and only 0% of students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 69% recommending the school, indicating areas for growth in community engagement and educational outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Behaviour is good
85%
My child is happy
81%
My child feels safe
77%
My child makes good progress
73%
I'd recommend this school
69%
School supports development
65%
Good range of subjects
62%
School has high expectations
62%
School responds to concerns
58%
Progress is communicated
54%
School keeps me informed
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Asian Other2.6%
Black African2.6%
Location
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53.04657, -2.28295 · ST7 8PH
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN124057
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.woodlane.staffs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wood Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wood Lane Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Wood Lane Primary School a good school?
Wood Lane Primary School scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wood Lane Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wood Lane Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
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