Woodchurch Road Primary School
URN: 105047 • Birkenhead CH42 9LJ
Overview
- Name
- Woodchurch Road Primary School
- URN
- 105047
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Juliet Birch (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead CH42 9LJ
Summary
Woodchurch Road Primary School, located in Birkenhead, Wirral, is a community school with a current enrolment of 279 pupils, catering to children aged 4 to 11. The school operates under the Cheshire Academies Trust, emphasizing collaboration, care, and creativity in its educational approach. The school is committed to the holistic development of its students, focusing on academic, social, and emotional growth while fostering a nurturing environment that celebrates diversity.
The curriculum at Woodchurch Road is designed to engage students through a Project-Based Learning approach, particularly in subjects like history. This method encourages pupils to explore historical content through interdisciplinary projects that connect to real-world issues and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The school aims to develop critical thinking and a sense of global citizenship among students, ensuring they understand their role in shaping the future.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (43%), Woodchurch Road prioritizes tailored support for all students, ensuring that each child receives the attention they need to thrive. The school encourages parental involvement and offers regular tours for prospective families to learn more about its ethos and educational offerings.
The curriculum at Woodchurch Road is designed to engage students through a Project-Based Learning approach, particularly in subjects like history. This method encourages pupils to explore historical content through interdisciplinary projects that connect to real-world issues and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The school aims to develop critical thinking and a sense of global citizenship among students, ensuring they understand their role in shaping the future.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (43%), Woodchurch Road prioritizes tailored support for all students, ensuring that each child receives the attention they need to thrive. The school encourages parental involvement and offers regular tours for prospective families to learn more about its ethos and educational offerings.
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Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 497
- Pupils
- 279
- Boys
- 164
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 43.00
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2023-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 279 | 164 | 115 | 497 | 43.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 279 | 164 | 115 | 497 | 43.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 291 | 178 | 113 | 497 | 44.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 291 | 178 | 113 | 497 | 44.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 311 | 186 | 125 | 497 | 40.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 365 | 215 | 150 | 497 | 36.70 |
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