Woodlands Primary School
Birkenhead, CH41 2SY · Wirral · primary school
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36th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 570 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 314 pupils against a stated capacity of 336. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 2.0% who reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Woodlands Primary School
Overview
Woodlands Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "nurturing and caring" environment where pupils feel welcome and safe. Leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" that builds knowledge in "well-ordered steps," ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, learn and achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure pupils’ learning builds on prior knowledge, with a strong focus on early reading and phonics.
- Pupils behave well, showing "respect, responsibility and resilience," and trust staff to resolve issues such as bullying quickly.
- Leaders effectively support pupils’ social, emotional and mental health needs, including providing smaller group learning spaces when necessary.
- Staff benefit from "strong and supportive relationships" with leaders, who consider workload when introducing new initiatives.
- Governors actively challenge leaders to ensure the curriculum helps pupils "know more and remember more."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders’ work to gather information on curriculum impact is at an early stage, preventing a clear understanding of what pupils know and remember over time. Leaders should ensure they gather necessary information in all subjects to check that knowledge is built securely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving appropriate training to recognise risks and report concerns, supported by strong relationships with outside agencies and the local authority.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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