Wood End Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding

Wood Street, Wood End, Atherstone, CV9 2QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wood End Primary School is a primary school in Atherstone for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 112th of 155 primary schools in Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 February 2025, report published 5 March 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 February 2025

Pupils enjoy attending Wood End Primary School. It is an inclusive and welcoming place. Pupils value being part of the 'Wood End jigsaw puzzle'. Their individual needs are recognised and their uniqueness celebrated. One captured this well stating, 'everyone fits together like a jigsaw and together we are complete'. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils behave well. They are polite and well-mannered. There is a calm and purposeful environment in classrooms and around the school. This begins in early years, where children quickly learn and follow daily routines. Pupils leave the school well equipped for the challenges of secondary education. Pupils feel safe. They show high levels of respect for each other. Relationships are positive between adults and pupils. Pupils identify trusted adults within their own personal network. Pupils are confident that adults listen to them and support them with any worries. The personal development offer in the school is of an exceptionally high quality. Pupils, as well as parents and carers, value the wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities on offer. Innovative opportunities, such as parkour and zorbing, enhance pupils' strengths, talents and well-being. They are accessible for all pupils and participation is high.

What the school should improve

  • The implementation of the intended curriculum is not yet consistent. As a result, some pupils do not yet build their knowledge as well as they could. The school should ensure that the curriculum is implemented effectively to ensure pupils learn well over time and progress as well as possible through the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

16 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths50%

50%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

175 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals26.3%

26.3%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.7%

1.7%, 19.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.1%

21.1%, 6.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.1%

5.1%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wood End Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hurley Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good38% met the expected standard
Heathfields Infant Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Kingsbury Primary School2 milesReport card: Urgent improvement to needs attention54% met the expected standard
Dosthill Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good66% met the expected standard
Wilnecote Junior Academy2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement49% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Moira Cross
Address
Wood Street, Wood End, Atherstone, CV9 2QL
Local authority
Warwickshire
URN
140418

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.