Woodlands Primary School

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

Ellesmere Port, CH662JT Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
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
18 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Eddisbury Road
Whitby
Ellesmere Port, CH662JT
Phone
1513293164
Website
woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135136
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Eddisbury Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2JT
Website
www.woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
682 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
510
Free School Meals
13.9% (71 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.1 (4.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
510 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

"READY-RESPECTFUL-SAFE"

Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Woodlands is a very happy school where every child matters. The school emphasizes family partnership, fostering a lifelong love of learning, high expectations, and celebration of diversity. It aims to be ready, respectful and safe, with strong communication between staff, governors and parents to drive progress.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Netball Dance

Facilities

Outdoor learning environment Sensory circuits space Cushion corner for emotional regulation 4 indoor spaces in Acorns classroom BeautifulButterflies classroom Newly refurbished Ladybirds classroom Outdoor garden with climbing equipment, water play and a huge sandpit

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc phonics programme (RWI) Core Word Programme Forest School Commando Joe's Geography History English Reading and Phonics Maths MFL Music PE Curriculum Science Art & Design Technology British Values & SMSC Remote Learning Online Safety Activities

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Sunbeams Out Of School Club

Admissions Criteria

Applications to start school can be made to Cheshire West and Chester Council online or in writing from 1 September 2025. The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026. Allocation information is provided on 16 April 2026. For more information, visit the council’s school admissions pages.

Financial Information

The current Nursery & Pre-School prices for 2025-2026 are attached.

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