The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 111
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 71.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mr Richard Collings (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Whitchurch Way, Halton Lodge Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5YP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Secondary · Very close
Halton Lodge Primary School
Primary · 614m away
Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 614m away
Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 639m away
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 760m away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 795m away
Castle View Primary School
Primary · 830m away
Hope Corner School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodside Primary School?
Woodside Primary School currently has 111 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodside Primary School take?
Woodside Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodside Primary School?
Woodside Primary School is in Runcorn, WA7 5YP, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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