A good community school school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodlands Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 100.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 102.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Be happy, Be wise"
We are an inclusive school and have achieved the School of Sanctuary award and we have signed their pledge.
Headteacher Gemma Crosthwaite describes Woodlands as a happy and successful school aligned to the values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, emphasising strong relationships, inclusivity and high expectations for learning.
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Sports
Greggs breakfast club starts at 8:15am every day. This club is fully funded by Greggs and offers healthy breakfast foods to fuel the children with energy for the school day. We provide lots of fun activities for the children to enjoy with their friends in a warm and caring environment. Please ask at reception for a booking in form.
Woodlands provides a Rainbow Room for pupils with sensory needs and a Pastoral Team delivering personalised support. Teaching Assistants support class learning with small group or 1:1 help as needed. The school collaborates with external agencies (Wirral Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychologists, CAMHS, Orrets Meadow Outreach, Evolve and Wirral ASC Team) and ADHD Foundation to support pupils with SEN. Regular communication with parents and opportunities for training/meetings are provided.
Admissions to Woodlands Primary are co-ordinated by Wirral Local Authority. You can apply for a place using the application form. If your child attends our Nursery and you would like to apply for a 30 hour place, please follow the link and then contact school. Please follow Wirral Borough Council website for further information about school admissions.