Woodlands Park Primary School
Abbot Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9TFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodlands Park Primary School is a primary school in Ivybridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 4th of 8 primary schools in Ivybridge. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2025, report published 28 April 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Pupils at Woodlands Park Primary School are happy and safe. They are polite and well- mannered. Pupils value difference and understand the importance of respecting others. The school has high expectations for pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations and achieve well, ensuring that they are prepared for the next stage of their education. Older pupils act as positive role models to younger pupils. Year 6 pupils are 'coaches' to the Year 3 pupils. This helps older pupils develop confidence and responsibility, while aiding younger pupils to develop positive attitudes to learning. Pupils enjoy taking on roles of responsibility, such as acting as eco-warriors, librarians and representing the views of their peers as school councillors. Pupils across the school behave well. Incidents of bullying are rare. When they occur, the school acts quickly to support all pupils. Pupils say that if they have a concern, there is always an adult who will listen and support them. Pupils make good use of the range of clubs available. Pupils develop their talents and interests through clubs such as cricket club, book club, basketball and participating in the school choir.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment does not identify whether pupils have secured the skills and knowledge they need. Therefore, some pupils develop gaps in their learning that are not addressed. The trust should ensure that assessment is used to inform teaching and consolidate pupils' understanding over time.
- At times, the school does not communicate effectively with parents. This has led to some parents feeling disconnected from the school's work and their child's experience at school. The school should review and improve communication systems so that all parents feel fully involved and informed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
324 pupils on roll, with places for 349
Schools near Woodlands Park Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School, Ivybridge | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| The Erme Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 13% met the expected standard |
| Stowford School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Ermington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Cornwood Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Lakey
- Phone
- 01752690046
- Address
- Abbot Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9TF
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 143412
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.