Woodseaves CE Primary Academy
Dicky's Lane, Woodseaves, Stafford, ST20 0LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodseaves CE Primary Academy is a primary school in Stafford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 12th of 35 primary schools in Stafford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2023, report published 16 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2023
Pupils arrive at school with smiles on their faces. Staff welcome and greet them warmly. Pupils are kind and caring towards each other. They behave exceptionally well in lessons and when moving around the school. Pupils focus carefully during learning time and are highly motivated to achieve well. They know there is a trusted adult to talk to if they need any help. Everyone describes this school as a 'family'. Staff know pupils very well and have built strong working relationships with them. The school has high expectations of all pupils, and pupils live up to these shared values. Consequently, there is an excellent focus around the school and pupils work hard. Pupils study a broad curriculum, including developing their understanding of how their brain works. This is helping them to manage their feelings and emotions. The school provides a wide range of clubs, including rugby, craft and choir. These activities help pupils to develop their talents and pursue their interests. Pupils are incredibly proud of the extra responsibilities they can engage in, such as being reading ambassadors, school council members, and head girl and head boy roles.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not identify and address pupils' misconceptions well enough. This makes it harder for pupils to recall the key knowledge they have learned and make links between their learning. The school should refine its assessment systems to ensure that any gaps or misconceptions are identified and closed in a timely manner.
- Some pupils do not fully understand the differences that occur in the world relating to culture, religions and people. This means pupils are not well enough prepared for life outside their locality. The school should refine their curriculum to ensure pupils are given more opportunities to learn about the differences that exist in people, cultures and religions, beyond their community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
89 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Woodseaves CE Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Cooper Perry Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michelle Easthope
- Phone
- 01785284212
- Address
- Dicky's Lane, Woodseaves, Stafford, ST20 0LB
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 141856
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.