How many pupils does Woodlands Primary School have?

Woodlands Primary School has 351 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Woodlands Primary School?

The headteacher of Woodlands Primary School is Jayne Nel.

What type of school is Woodlands Primary School?

Woodlands Primary School is a Community school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Woodlands Primary School in?

Woodlands Primary School is in the Sefton local authority area.

Community school Primary Open

Woodlands Primary School

Woodlands Road, Formby, Sefton, Merseyside, L37 2JN

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 11 March 2022). Last inspected 21 April 2026.

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351

Pupils

10.8%

Free school meals

About this school

Woodlands Primary School is a Community school serving primary age pupils, located in Sefton, Merseyside. The school has 351 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 11 March 2022). Last inspected 21 April 2026. The Headteacher is Jayne Nel. The school is administered by Sefton local authority.

School details

Headteacher: Jayne Nel
Local authority: Sefton
Gender: Mixed
URN: 104881

Contact

01704876444 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Woodlands Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Sefton). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

62%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

16%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →