Woodlands Primary School
Sundridge Park, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodlands Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in South Gloucestershire. It ranks 136th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 January 2024, report published 14 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 January 2024
Pupils are proud to attend Woodlands Primary School. The school has a culture based on nurture and inclusion. Staff have an astute awareness of the needs of the local community and strive to meet these. Pupils are compassionate towards others. They attend well and are safe. If they have any worries, they have trusted adults who help them. Pupils value the rewards they receive for their conduct and learning. The school supports pupils to develop the 'Woodland's character.' Pupils are polite and engaging. The school environment is calm and focused. Beyond the classroom, pupils socialise well. They have a mature understanding of why it is important to treat everyone fairly. Staff have high aspirations for all pupils. They ensure there is equality of opportunity for all to participate in the enrichment activities on offer. The school provides opportunities for pupils to find out about future occupations. For example, pupils attend careers fairs hosted by the school. They learn about employment opportunities in science and technology. Pupils develop confidence and independence through positions of responsibility. These include being school councillors, peer mentors and climate change challengers.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not outlined precisely the content of the curriculum or the sequence in which it is taught. As a result, pupils do not build confidently on what they already know or prepare for what comes next. The school should ensure that all subjects are sequenced in a way that supports pupils to build up their knowledge over time.
- In some subjects, the use of assessment is not as well developed as it is in others. Therefore, staff do not always identify where pupils have developed misconceptions or have gaps in their knowledge. The school needs to ensure that it accurately highlights gaps in pupils' understanding so that these can be remedied.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
462 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Woodlands Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Abbotswood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Raysfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Wellesley Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Dean
- Phone
- 01454866535
- Address
- Sundridge Park, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4HB
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- URN
- 147311
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.