Woodside Primary School
Denehurst, Ruardean Woodside, Ruardean, GL17 9XPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodside Primary School is a primary school in Ruardean for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 139th of 208 primary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 March 2018, report published 18 April 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Pupils and staff at Woodside Primary School have strong, respectful relationships. Staff know pupils well. Pupils talk to staff if they have a problem because they know they will get support. Pupils understand the school values that teach the importance of respect for other people. Staff have high expectations of pupils. Consistent routines ensure that the school is a calm and purposeful place. Pupils have positive attitudes and are keen to engage in learning. Pupils feel safe at school. They behave well. Bullying is rare. If it happens, most parents and pupils are confident that teachers and leaders will deal with it. Pupils enjoy educational visits and visitors to the school that broaden their knowledge. For instance, they learn about the Stone Age through a hunter-gatherer walk in the local forest. Pupils develop their talents and interests, with many taking part in school plays and a national choir event. While pupils enjoy attending clubs such as construction and sports clubs, opportunities for pupils' wider development are more limited.
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not have sufficient opportunities that enhance their wider development. They do not develop their leadership skills, active citizenship and knowledge of other communities as well as they could. As a result, they are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be. Leaders should ensure that all pupils have greater opportunities for wider personal development.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
122 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Woodside Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruardean Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
| Steam Mills Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 87% met the expected standard |
| Drybrook Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Lydbrook Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Mason
- Phone
- 01594542287
- Address
- Denehurst, Ruardean Woodside, Ruardean, GL17 9XP
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115519
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.