Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Highgate Road, Woodside, Dudley, DY2 0SNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodside Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Dudley for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 20th of 22 primary schools in Dudley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 18 January 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 21 November 2023
Pupils enjoy school and feel safe here. There are many systems for supporting pupils and their families to make the most of the education and care provided. Pastoral support is strong. Pupils know that staff will take their concerns and worries seriously, and find ways to help. Bullying is not accepted. Adults and pupils work well together to stop any unkind or careless behaviour that might upset others. This means that everyone can enjoy playtimes and lessons. Pupils are taught well. Lessons are orderly and cover the full curriculum. Since the previous inspection, expectations for what pupils can achieve have risen. This shows in the quality of learning and the rising standards being seen throughout the school. Whatever their needs, all pupils receive teaching and support that enable them to feel good about themselves and what they can achieve. Beyond lessons, there are lots of other things to do, including clubs, trips and stays away from home. There is a strong team spirit. Everyone works well together to provide pupils with a caring and ambitious education. Pupils, staff and parents describe the school as welcoming and friendly. Inspectors agree.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is still being developed or has only recently been established. This means that staff's subject knowledge, confidence and delivery vary. It also means that, in some subjects, staff are not sure about the most important knowledge to emphasise, revisit and check. The school should continue to develop the curriculum, with appropriate support and guidance for staff, so that pupils learn and achieve as well as possible in all subjects.
- Some pupils miss too much school too often. This hinders their learning. The school should continue to work with parents and professional services to provide families with the necessary challenge and support to improve their children's attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
501 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Woodside Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Russells Hall Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Blowers Green Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HALES VALLEY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Johnson
- Phone
- 01384818245
- Address
- Highgate Road, Woodside, Dudley, DY2 0SN
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 143821
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.