Woodchurch Road Academy

About Woodchurch Road Academy

Woodchurch Road Academy is an academy sponsor led in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 192 pupils on roll. It is part of CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wirral →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

192 / 497 (39%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 April 2022

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 2 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

99 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 9LJ

Phone

01516523104

Head Teacher

Alexandra Borrill

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodchurch Road Academy?

Woodchurch Road Academy is an academy sponsor led in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Woodchurch Road Academy have?

Woodchurch Road Academy has 192 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Woodchurch Road Academy's Ofsted rating?

Woodchurch Road Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).

How does Woodchurch Road Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Woodchurch Road Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Woodchurch Road Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woodchurch Road Academy is part of CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Woodchurch Road Academy?

Woodchurch Road Academy is located at 99 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 9LJ.