Woodlands Primary School

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About Woodlands Primary School


Name Woodlands Primary School
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mrs Vicki Lonie
Address Higham School Lane, Hunt Road, Tonbridge, TN10 4BB
Phone Number 01732355577
Phase Primary
Type Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 643
Local Authority Kent
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders and governors have successfully merged the two predecessor schools to create a happy and vibrant primary school with a strong caring ethos.

The headteacher has high expectations of her staff. The leadership team has been relentless in ensuring that the quality of teaching, learning and assessment across the newly formed school is good. There is an ambitious learning culture embedded throughout the school.

The teaching of phonics is very effective. Pupils learn early reading skills well. Governors have a secure understanding of the strengths and next steps for the school.

They provide leaders with well-focused support and ...challenge. The curriculum is broad and exciting. Pupils enjoy their lessons and the many enrichment activities that are available to them.

Middle leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects and have a positive impact on improving teaching and outcomes. A review is under way to deliver a better sequence of learning in subjects such as geography and design and technology. Pupils behave well.

They have excellent manners and are eager to learn. Current pupils are making good progress in a wide range of subjects. Attainment at the expected standard is above average.

However, sometimes, work is too easy for the most able pupils, including in the early years. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support and achieve well from their starting points. Pupils' personal development and welfare are outstanding.

Pupils have a strong understanding of how to stay safe. They are deeply respectful of difference. Safeguarding is effective.

Pupils are well cared for. They know that adults will always listen to them if they have any concerns or worries. Parents and carers are very positive about all aspects of the school.

They value the well-rounded education that their children experience. Most disadvantaged pupils make good progress. However, leaders know that the youngest disadvantaged pupils in the school could make more progress.

Children in the early years have a good start to their learning. They behave well and are keen to learn. However, sometimes, adults do not know when and how to best interact and intervene to support children's learning further.

Information about this school

Woodlands Primary School opened in September 2016, following the amalgamation of Woodlands Junior School and Woodlands Infant School. The former junior school was deemed to be outstanding in May 2011 and the former infant school was deemed to be good in June 2014. The school is larger than the average-sized primary school.

The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium is lower than the national average. The vast majority of pupils who attend the school are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils with SEND is slightly lower than the national average.

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