Woodcote Primary School
URN: 123040 • Reading RG8 0QY
Overview
- Name
- Woodcote Primary School
- URN
- 123040
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Hunt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01491680454
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Reading Road, Reading RG8 0QY
Summary
Woodcote Primary School, located in the village of Woodcote, Oxfordshire, is a community school that serves 163 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a vibrant learning environment where high academic and behavioural expectations are upheld. Headteacher Mrs. L. Hunt, who has been in position since 2014, emphasises the importance of understanding each child's individual learning preferences to help them reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Woodcote Primary includes a strong focus on sports and music. Pupils participate in various sports such as swimming, tag rugby, and athletics, and the school has received a Silver School Active Mark for its commitment to physical activity. Additionally, every Year 5 student is provided with a ukulele and music lessons, culminating in an annual performance at the O2 Arena with the Young Voices Choir.
Woodcote Primary maintains strong links with local pre-schools and Langtree Secondary School, ensuring a smooth transition for students. The school values experiential learning through trips and professional visitors, having earned a Bronze Mark from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom for its efforts in this area.
The curriculum at Woodcote Primary includes a strong focus on sports and music. Pupils participate in various sports such as swimming, tag rugby, and athletics, and the school has received a Silver School Active Mark for its commitment to physical activity. Additionally, every Year 5 student is provided with a ukulele and music lessons, culminating in an annual performance at the O2 Arena with the Young Voices Choir.
Woodcote Primary maintains strong links with local pre-schools and Langtree Secondary School, ensuring a smooth transition for students. The school values experiential learning through trips and professional visitors, having earned a Bronze Mark from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom for its efforts in this area.
Useful links
- Juniper Education (other)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 163
- Boys
- 77
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 17.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 163 | 77 | 86 | 210 | 17.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 166 | 83 | 83 | 210 | 13.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 172 | 99 | 73 | 210 | 14.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 172 | 99 | 73 | 210 | 14.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 171 | 98 | 73 | 210 | 11.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 182 | 97 | 85 | 210 | 6.60 |
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