Woodfall Primary School

URN: 135019 • Neston CH64 4BT

Overview

Name
Woodfall Primary School
URN
135019
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
79.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Hough (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Woodfall Lane, Neston CH64 4BT

Summary

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School, located in Neston, Cheshire, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 478 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 466. The school prides itself on creating a warm and friendly environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. The ethos of the school emphasizes high-quality teaching and a supportive atmosphere, fostering strong relationships among staff, governors, parents, and pupils.

The curriculum at Woodfall is designed to promote engagement and achievement across a wide range of subjects. Notably, the early years provision is recognized as outstanding, with a strong focus on developing language and communication skills. The school also places a significant emphasis on reading, encouraging pupils to read widely and often. Additionally, the morning 'CREW' sessions provide opportunities for reflection and personal responsibility, contributing to exemplary behaviour among students.

Woodfall Primary is part of the Cheshire Academies Trust, which enhances its collaborative approach to education. The school is committed to identifying and supporting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children can reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.

Key details

LA
Cheshire West and Chester
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
466
Pupils
478
Boys
249
Girls
229
FSM %
12.10
Open date
2005-09-01
Close date
2024-05-31
Last Ofsted
2014-11-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 478 249 229 466 12.10
2024-09-11 478 249 229 466 12.10
2023-09-11 490 261 229 466 9.80
2022-09-11 490 261 229 462 9.80
2021-09-11 488 258 230 462 8.80
2020-09-11 499 263 236 462 7.60

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