Woodlands Primary School

About Woodlands Primary School

Woodlands Primary School is a community school in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 341 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 58.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 64% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wirral →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

341 / 336 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Hollybank Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2SY

Phone

01516478406

Headteacher

Gemma Crosthwaite

Website

woodlandswirral.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodlands Primary School?

Woodlands Primary School is a community school in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Woodlands Primary School have?

Woodlands Primary School has 341 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

53% of pupils at Woodlands Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Woodlands Primary School?

Woodlands Primary School is located at Hollybank Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2SY.