Woodland Community Primary School
URN: 134599 • Skelmersdale WN8 6QH
Overview
- Name
- Woodland Community Primary School
- URN
- 134599
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Keeley Taberner (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01695720018
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heathgate, Skelmersdale WN8 6QH
Summary
Woodland Community Primary School, located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, is a mixed community school with a capacity of 350 pupils, currently serving 350 students. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, encapsulated in its motto, “Once a Woodlander, always a Woodlander.” This ethos promotes a supportive environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically and socially.
The school offers a diverse and engaging curriculum designed to prepare students to become responsible and caring adults. It emphasizes the importance of celebrating achievements across various domains, including academics, sports, and the arts. Woodland Community Primary School is committed to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, where every child is valued and can reach their full potential.
With an open-door policy, the school invites parents and visitors to engage with the community. The leadership team, under Headteacher Keeley Taberner, is dedicated to maintaining a welcoming environment and ensuring that all children feel part of the Woodland family. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The school offers a diverse and engaging curriculum designed to prepare students to become responsible and caring adults. It emphasizes the importance of celebrating achievements across various domains, including academics, sports, and the arts. Woodland Community Primary School is committed to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, where every child is valued and can reach their full potential.
With an open-door policy, the school invites parents and visitors to engage with the community. The leadership team, under Headteacher Keeley Taberner, is dedicated to maintaining a welcoming environment and ensuring that all children feel part of the Woodland family. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- Whippets (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 350
- Boys
- 180
- Girls
- 170
- FSM %
- 46.00
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 350 | 180 | 170 | 350 | 46.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 378 | 206 | 172 | 351 | 46.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 381 | 200 | 181 | 351 | 49.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 381 | 200 | 181 | 351 | 49.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 389 | 211 | 178 | 351 | 43.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 383 | 207 | 176 | 351 | 38.00 |
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