The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 39%
- FSM
- 57.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Alexandra Borrill
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
99 Woodchurch Road, Woodchurch Road Academy, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrenton Preparatory School
Independent · 483m away
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 578m away
Devonshire Park Primary School
Primary · 584m away
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 834m away
Mersey Park Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Primary · 924m away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 985m away
Horizons Independent School
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Woodchurch Road Academy?
Woodchurch Road Academy currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodchurch Road Academy take?
Woodchurch Road Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodchurch Road Academy?
Woodchurch Road Academy is in Birkenhead, CH42 9LJ, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodchurch Road Academy have a sixth form?
No, Woodchurch Road Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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