Woodlands Primary School

A good community school school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodlands Primary School.

Birkenhead, CH412SY Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 November 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hollybank Road
Birkenhead, CH412SY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104990
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hollybank Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2SY
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
336 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
351
Free School Meals
56.9% (200 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Reading Score:
100.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
99.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 100.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
35
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
351 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be happy, Be wise"

Respect Responsibility Resilience

We are an inclusive school and have achieved the School of Sanctuary award and we have signed their pledge.

Head Teacher's Message

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.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Instrumental tuition Choir A variety of football clubs Drama club High 5 club Yoga Karate Greggs Breakfast Club

Sports

Football

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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.

SEND Provision

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 Criteria

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.

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