Woodland Community Primary School

About Woodland Community Primary School

Woodland Community Primary School is a community school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 350 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

350 / 350 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 May 2024

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 3 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

Heathgate, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH

Phone

01695720018

Head Teacher

Keeley Taberner

Website

www.woodlandschool.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodland Community Primary School?

Woodland Community Primary School is a community school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Woodland Community Primary School have?

Woodland Community Primary School has 350 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Woodland Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Woodland Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does Woodland Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Woodland Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Woodland Community Primary School?

Woodland Community Primary School is located at Heathgate, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH.