Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School

About Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School

Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Free Church primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 134 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 140 places).

Ofsted has rated Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Woodward, it falls under Oldham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3469th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 67 in Oldham.

Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 20 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Eco Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School 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.

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