Woodcroft Primary
37 Woodcroft Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 9QDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodcroft Primary is a primary school in Waterlooville for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 11th of 13 primary schools in Waterlooville. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 1 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
This is a warm and welcoming school. The school's vision, 'inspire pupil aspirations; encourage children's curiosity; and remove barriers for all to achieve', is palpable. Staff get to know pupils well and build trusting relationships with families. As a result, there is a genuine sense of community. Staff aspire for all pupils to achieve their very best. The school has prioritised the development of the curriculum, which promotes high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This work is leading to further improvements to the quality of education that pupils receive. Pupils feel safe in school. They know that there are trusted adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. Staff model positive behaviour and act swiftly if pupils need support to make the right choices. Consequently, classrooms are calm and purposeful places, where learning is rarely interrupted. The school's programme to support pupils' wider development is a strength. A wide range of trips and external visitors enrich the curriculum. Pupils learn about healthy relationships and looking after their own physical and mental well-being. The school ensures that all pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, can benefit from everything it offers.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school's systems for assessment are not yet fully developed. This means that teachers and curriculum leaders do not identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge or adjust curriculum plans as effectively as they could in these subjects. The school must ensure that ongoing work to refine assessment routines enables staff to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge consistently well, so that they can be addressed quickly and effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Woodcroft Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Plain Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Padnell Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Padnell Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Hart Plain Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Horndean Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kay Bowen (Interim Headteacher)
- Phone
- 02392593939
- Address
- 37 Woodcroft Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 9QD
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 135529
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.