Woodchurch CofE Primary School, Wirral

In its own words: "Woodchurch CE Aided Primary School dates back to 1665, making it one of the oldest schools in Wirral. William Gleave, of the city of London, died in the year 1665 and left to the Parish of Woodchurch £500 to erect a Free School."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As a community-based Church of England school, we are proud to serve the children and families of our parish and beyond. Our vision is rooted in Christian values, where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. We believe that education is about so much more than academic achievement."

Coming up: an open day on Friday 15 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

Woodchurch CofE Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2024, under its previous registration (URN 105067), 73% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 59% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Woodchurch CofE Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Woodchurch CofE Primary School are Fender Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 47% reading, 41% maths); St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 68% maths); St Peter's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 66% reading, 72% maths); and Brookdale Primary School (1 mile, 81% reading, 78% maths).

Woodchurch CofE Primary School is one of 32 schools run by Chester Diocesan Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 49% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

40.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 42 pupils (26.8%) received SEN support and 8 (5.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Upton Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Robin Way (opposite), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Woodchurch CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Woodchurch CofE Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Woodchurch CofE Primary School are Woodchurch High School (0.6 miles), Ridgeway High School (0.8 miles) and Upton Hall School FCJ (1 mile).