Woodlea Junior School
About Woodlea Junior School
Woodlea Junior School in South Ribble is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and the signals from parents suggest a solid level of satisfaction. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good, a grade that reflects consistent quality rather than the top tier. For context, only 31 of the 480 primary schools in Lancashire hold an Outstanding rating, so Good places Woodlea in the majority of well-performing local schools. The school is not oversubscribed in a way that suggests intense competition; its capacity of 260 pupils is a straightforward number, and there is no mention of a waiting list or high demand ratio in the data. This implies that securing a place is generally straightforward for families in the catchment area. The school’s religious character is listed as ‘Does not apply’, so it is a non-faith community school, which may appeal to families seeking a secular environment. The headteacher is Jillian Shorrocks, who leads a mixed-gender cohort.
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