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Woods Bank Academy
Rough Hay Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8NQ, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.2 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
345
Capacity
341
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. While there are no pupils achieving the higher standard, the school shows potential for growth and improvement. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 51% of schools, suggesting a competitive environment.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 72% | Top 31% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.6%
Asian Indian6.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.2%
Black African3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Other1.7%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.57213, -2.04180 · WS10 8NQ
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN139305
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.woodsbank.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Woods Bank Academy rated by Ofsted?
Woods Bank Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Woods Bank Academy a good school?
Woods Bank Academy scores 51.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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