Co-op Academy Woodslee
Wirral, CH62 2BP · Wirral · primary school
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55th of 74 primary schools in Wirral we can score, 90 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.8/10 against 1,361 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Co-op Academy Woodslee overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join photography, art and craft, and football clubs, learn violin or piano, and visit local woods. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 283 pupils against a stated capacity of 322. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the whole cohort? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Woodslee
Overview
Co-op Academy Woodslee is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘proud to be members’ of the community and feel happy, supported by staff who help them look after their mental, physical and emotional health. Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement, ensuring an ambitious curriculum that engages most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave well during lessons’, creating a ‘happy and calm feel’ throughout the school, with high standards maintained with few reminders.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully ordered’ from early years to Year 6, ensuring new content builds effectively on prior learning in most subjects.
- Staff are ‘well-equipped to explain new concepts’ and successfully check understanding, allowing pupils to ‘progress well’ in the majority of subjects.
- Pupils with SEND ‘get a good deal’, with staff identifying needs quickly and using effective strategies to ensure full involvement in school life.
- Leaders prioritise phonics, using matched books to build ‘confidence and fluency in reading’, while extra-curricular activities help pupils develop talents and citizenship.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure recent curriculum refinements support pupils to ‘develop a strong body of knowledge’, addressing current gaps in some subjects.
- In a small number of subjects, the school must ensure staff ‘deliver these curriculums as intended’, as missed content hinders pupils from securing necessary knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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