Woodfall Primary and Nursery School

About Woodfall Primary and Nursery School

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School is an academy converter in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 479 pupils on roll. It is part of CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

479 / 466 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 June 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Woodfall Lane, Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, CH64 4BT

Phone

01518325020

Headteacher

Helen Hough

Website

www.woodfall.cheshire.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodfall Primary and Nursery School?

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School is an academy converter in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Woodfall Primary and Nursery School have?

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School has 479 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Woodfall Primary and Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

79% of pupils at Woodfall Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Woodfall Primary and Nursery School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woodfall Primary and Nursery School is part of CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Woodfall Primary and Nursery School?

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School is located at Woodfall Lane, Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, CH64 4BT.