The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England/Free Church school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 45 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 26 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Free Church
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Helen Woodward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashton Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9WL
Rural setting
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Kaskenmoor School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hollinwood Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Laurus Ryecroft
Secondary · 1.3km away
Teenage Kicks
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Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School take?
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is in Manchester, M35 9WL, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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