Woodhouse Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodhouse Academy is a middle school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 19th of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 February 2023, report published 30 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2023
Woodhouse Academy is a caring school with a calm and respectful atmosphere. Pupils feel happy and safe here. They attend regularly and feel well supported by staff. Bullying is rare. Staff work alongside pupils to resolve issues that do occur. Staff know pupils well. They want the best for every pupil and expectations are high. Pupils understand and respond well to these high expectations. They behave well around the school and work hard in lessons. Teachers ensure that lessons are well planned. They challenge pupils to develop new knowledge in every lesson. Pupils rise to this challenge, showing pride in their work. They contribute thoughtfully to class discussions and show determination when completing independent tasks. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Examples include sports, robotics, gardening, drama, dance and languages clubs. Pupils appreciate these opportunities and talk enthusiastically about participating in them. The majority of parents and carers would recommend the school to others. They praise leadership, quality of teaching, pastoral care and the range of extra-curricular activities. One parent summed up the views of many by saying, 'Strong leadership is evident, with a perfect balance of focus on performance and personal growth in a caring culture.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment strategies are underdeveloped. This means that pupils are not always supported to improve their understanding. Leaders should ensure that assessment strategies in all subjects support pupils to learn the curriculum.
- Some teachers do not make sufficient use of the information they receive about the needs of pupils with SEND. As a result, lessons are not always adapted sufficiently to take the learning needs of these pupils into account. Leaders should ensure that all teachers use the information provided to plan lessons that support the learning needs of pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
104 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
402 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Woodhouse Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey First School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Kingsfield First School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Moor First School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Squirrel Hayes First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WOODHOUSE ACADEMY
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jade Mullock
- Phone
- 01782973600
- Address
- Woodhouse Lane, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7DR
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 141074
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.