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Woodchurch Road Academy
99 Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Woodchurch Road Academy, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9LJ, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.9 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
192
Capacity
497
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
39%
Summary
With a focus on improving standards, the school currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report. While 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth. The school's performance places it in the top 45% for expected standards compared to others in the UK, but overall satisfaction and engagement may vary given its lower LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
Asian Other3.6%
White Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.1%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.37968, -3.03662 · CH42 9LJ
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN150119
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodchurch Road Academy rated by Ofsted?
Woodchurch Road Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Woodchurch Road Academy a good school?
Woodchurch Road Academy scores 7.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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