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Woodfield Primary School
Gurney Road, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8LA, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.2 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
394
Capacity
296
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
133%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 86% recommending the school, although only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
96%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
86%
My child is happy
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.8%
White Other13.5%
Black African12.2%
Other8.9%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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53.50086, -1.14897 · DN4 8LA
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143451
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Woodfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Woodfield Primary School a good school?
Woodfield Primary School scores 46.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Woodfield Primary School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Woodfield Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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