How many pupils does Woolden Hill Primary School have?

Woolden Hill Primary School has 207 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Woolden Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Woolden Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 November 2019).

How does Woolden Hill Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Woolden Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Woolden Hill Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woolden Hill Primary School is part of DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD.

Where is Woolden Hill Primary School?

Woolden Hill Primary School is located at Netherfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ES.

Woolden Hill Primary School

Netherfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ES

Good

Inspected 26 November 2019

Good

Ofsted

55%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

207

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Woolden Hill Primary School

Woolden Hill Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 207 pupils on roll. It is part of DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 November 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Leicestershire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 207 / 240 (86%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 November 2019

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.5%

Free school meals

4.4%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

15.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

55%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

10%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

11.98

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

£43,294

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,848 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,580

Spend per pupil

£6,618

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Netherfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ES
Phone: 01162362154
Headteacher: Candi Norman
Website: www.wooldenhillprimary.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woolden Hill Primary School?: Woolden Hill Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Woolden Hill Primary School have?: Woolden Hill Primary School has 207 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Woolden Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Woolden Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 November 2019).
How does Woolden Hill Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 55% of pupils at Woolden Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Woolden Hill Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Woolden Hill Primary School is part of DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD.
Where is Woolden Hill Primary School?: Woolden Hill Primary School is located at Netherfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ES.

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