How many pupils does Woodfield Infant School & Nursery have?

Woodfield Infant School & Nursery has 293 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Woodfield Infant School & Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woodfield Infant School & Nursery is part of EMPOWER TRUST.

Where is Woodfield Infant School & Nursery?

Woodfield Infant School & Nursery is located at Woodfield Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LU.

Woodfield Infant School & Nursery

Woodfield Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LU

Not rated

Inspected 1 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–7

Ages

293

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Woodfield Infant School & Nursery

Woodfield Infant School & Nursery is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 293 pupils on roll. It is part of EMPOWER TRUST. 5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 293 / 309 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 April 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

5.7%

Free school meals

13.1%

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

7.8%

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.

Attendance

4.4%

Overall absence

5.8%

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.

12.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

23.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

15.51

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£47,436

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,490 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.4

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.4 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.

£6,038

Spend per pupil

£6,724

Income per pupil

46%

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: Woodfield Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LU
Phone: 01743343812
Headteacher: Rebecca Preece
Website: www.woodfield.shropshire.sch.uk

Academy Trust

EMPOWER TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff

Lunchtime Supervisor (Nursery and Infant School)

PermanentPart time£13.28 Hourly

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodfield Infant School & Nursery?: Woodfield Infant School & Nursery is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 3–7.
How many pupils does Woodfield Infant School & Nursery have?: Woodfield Infant School & Nursery has 293 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Woodfield Infant School & Nursery part of an academy trust?: Yes — Woodfield Infant School & Nursery is part of EMPOWER TRUST.
Where is Woodfield Infant School & Nursery?: Woodfield Infant School & Nursery is located at Woodfield Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LU.

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