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Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 2JN, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.9 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
351
Capacity
342
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is lower at 16%, the school is better than 57% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score. Overall, it presents a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, though parents may want to explore additional resources for higher attainment.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.0%
White Other2.0%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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53.55597, -3.07766 · L37 2JN
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104881
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodlands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Woodlands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2011.
Is Woodlands Primary School a good school?
Woodlands Primary School scores 56.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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