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Woodchurch High School

Wirral, CH49 7NGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jun 2025
Progress 8
-0.09
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
271 1st-choice / 257 places
Ranking
#1,761
of 3,141 nationally

About Woodchurch High School

Woodchurch High School is a Church of England secondary for 11 to 16 year olds in Wirral, and it is a popular choice. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 601 applications for 257 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.34 applicants per place. Of those, 271 put it as their first preference, and 247 first-preference offers were made. The school currently has 1,415 pupils on roll, slightly above its stated capacity of 1,405. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 39.1%, which is significantly higher than the national average for secondary schools. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as schools with higher levels of disadvantage often face additional challenges in achieving top-line outcomes.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCarr Bridge Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH49 7NG
HeadteacherMartyn Canham
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils1,415
Free School Meals (FSM)39.1%
School Capacity1,415 / 1,405 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Playing FieldsTheatreTennis CourtsSwimming PoolMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreGymnasiumICT SuiteLibraryScience LabsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

Cross CountryMartial ArtsCricketFootballDanceRugbySwimmingGymnasticsRoundersHockey

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraChoirChessDramaYoung EnterpriseGardeningDebateCodingArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

Source: woodchurchhigh.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodchurch High School

Woodchurch High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.