Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School has closed (Friday 31 July 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School.
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School, Nottingham
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nottingham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 191 schools in Nottingham with published results, and 749th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Nottinghamshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School as their first choice and 87 named it as one of their preferences, for 35 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School are Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School (under 0.1 miles); St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths); Lambley Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); and Manor Park Infant and Nursery School (1.6 miles, Good).
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary SchoolSt Wilfrid's CofE Primary SchoolLambley Primary SchoolManor Park Infant and Nursery School
Who goes there
6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (2.9%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lowdham Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Swithuns Church (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 92% to 97% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School
Term dates
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Nottinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School is in Nottinghamshire; for families living there:
- Nottinghamshire's school travel policy: Under 16 Transport Policy 2026-2027
- How to apply: Apply for under 16 travel assistance
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
193 pupils
210 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham
Across Nottinghamshire council
Places available
10,513
Applications
7,912
Got 1st preference
99.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
4.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
207
Total Pupils
103
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,704
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,037
Per pupil
£1030k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
9.6%
Persistent absence
166
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2022 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Nottinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School?
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School?
Classes at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School?
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School has around 207 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 9.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School?
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School is at Lingwood Lane, Woodborough, Nottingham, NG14 6DX.