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Woodland Community Primary School

Woodland Community Primary School, Skelmersdale
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Woodland Community Primary School

Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QH

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Skelmersdale where 69% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school
Pupils
350
Ages
3-11
FSM
46.0%
Capacity
350
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
89.0%
Writing
73.0%
Maths
78.0%
RWM Combined
69.0%

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About Woodland Community Primary School

Woodland Community Primary School is a primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 350 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Heathgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QH | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Woodland Community Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Community Primary School

What is Woodland Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodland Community Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Woodland Community Primary School's latest exam results?
Woodland Community Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Woodland Community Primary School located?
Woodland Community Primary School is a primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire (WN8 6QH).
How many pupils attend Woodland Community Primary School?
Woodland Community Primary School has around 350 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Woodland Community Primary School with other schools?
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