Woodchurch Road Academy
39%
Capacity
192
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Woodchurch Road Academy
Woodchurch Road Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (39% of 497 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Woodchurch Road Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Alexandra Borrill, it falls under Wirral local authority.
Woodchurch Road Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 12 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodchurch Road Academy include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Rounders, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Book Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Woodchurch Road Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 99 Woodchurch Road, Woodchurch Road Academy, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 9LJ |
| Headteacher | Alexandra Borrill |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.3% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 497 (39% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
99 Woodchurch Road, Woodchurch Road Academy, Birkenhead
Wirral, CH42 9LJ
99 Woodchurch Road, Woodchurch Road Academy, Birkenhead
Wirral, CH42 9LJ
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