Explore other schools in this area
See every school around WN8 6QH on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Woodland Community Primary School
Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.0 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
350
Capacity
350
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With 69% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs better than 61% of schools nationally in this area. However, the recent Ofsted inspection rated it as "Requires Improvement," indicating some areas need attention. Additionally, the school's overall LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than only 20% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents.
Explore this location
Start from postcode WN8 6QH — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Woodland Community Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other9.7%
Other4.9%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
Loading map…
53.55658, -2.76739 · WN8 6QH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN134599
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.woodlandschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodland Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Woodland Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Woodland Community Primary School a good school?
Woodland Community Primary School scores 20.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near WN8 6QH?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near WN8 6QH with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.