Woodlands Primary School
103%
Capacity
351
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 351 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 342 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Woodlands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jayne Nel, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7433rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 59 in Sefton.
Woodlands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 29 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodlands Primary School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, Woodlands 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodlands Road, Liverpool, Sefton, L37 2JN |
| Headteacher | Jayne Nel |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 351 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.8% |
| School Capacity | 351 / 342 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7433rd of 13,686
Nationally
1056th of 2,065
In North West
29th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
87
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodlands Road, Liverpool
Sefton, L37 2JN
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