Woodlands Primary School
URN: 104990 • Birkenhead CH41 2SY
Overview
- Name
- Woodlands Primary School
- URN
- 104990
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Crosthwaite (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516478406
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hollybank Road, Birkenhead CH41 2SY
Summary
Woodlands Primary School, located in Birkenhead, Wirral, is a mixed community school with a current enrollment of 341 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 336. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where respect, responsibility, and resilience are central to its ethos. Headteacher Gemma Crosthwaite emphasizes the importance of strong relationships within the school community, encouraging children to take ownership of their learning and set high expectations for themselves.
The curriculum at Woodlands is designed to be engaging and inclusive, providing opportunities for all students to develop independence and resilience. The school has achieved the School of Sanctuary award, reflecting its commitment to supporting and guiding children both personally and academically. History education is a key focus, with a curriculum that connects local history to broader themes, encouraging critical thinking and a deeper understanding of societal changes.
Woodlands Primary School actively collaborates with parents and the wider community, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere that promotes children's overall development. For admissions and further information, parents can contact the school directly or visit the school’s website.
The curriculum at Woodlands is designed to be engaging and inclusive, providing opportunities for all students to develop independence and resilience. The school has achieved the School of Sanctuary award, reflecting its commitment to supporting and guiding children both personally and academically. History education is a key focus, with a curriculum that connects local history to broader themes, encouraging critical thinking and a deeper understanding of societal changes.
Woodlands Primary School actively collaborates with parents and the wider community, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere that promotes children's overall development. For admissions and further information, parents can contact the school directly or visit the school’s website.
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Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 336
- Pupils
- 341
- Boys
- 174
- Girls
- 167
- FSM %
- 56.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 341 | 174 | 167 | 336 | 56.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 351 | 174 | 177 | 308 | 56.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 326 | 161 | 165 | 308 | 52.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 326 | 161 | 165 | 308 | 52.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 338 | 167 | 171 | 308 | 52.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 336 | 171 | 165 | 308 | 44.70 |
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