The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Keeley Taberner
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 515m away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Special school · 884m away
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 976m away
Cobbs Brow School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hillside Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Delph Side Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Glenburn Sports College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodland Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodland Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodland Community Primary School?
Woodland Community Primary School currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodland Community Primary School take?
Woodland Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodland Community Primary School?
Woodland Community Primary School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 6QH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodland Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodland Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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