Woodchurch High School, Wirral
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Woodchurch High School creates a warm, welcoming environment where every pupil is valued and encouraged to succeed. Teachers are highly knowledgeable and skilled at tailoring lessons to help all pupils learn, particularly those with additional needs. The school offers exciting opportunities to broaden pupils' horizons through international trips, leadership roles, and a working school farm.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive environment where all pupils, including those with SEND, thrive and feel valued
- Knowledgeable teachers who expertly adapt learning to meet individual pupil needs
- Clear improvements to curriculum design and enhanced staff expertise, resulting in better progress for current pupils
- Consistent application of behaviour policy has led to decreased poor behaviour incidents
- Effective reading support for pupils who struggle when joining the school
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistency in how well curriculum is delivered - some learning activities don't help pupils retain knowledge over time
- Some teachers not checking pupil understanding effectively before moving to new content, leading to gaps in learning
- Low attendance rates remain a significant challenge, though new procedures are starting to show improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear procedures in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
International trips to Belgium and America, school farm, eco committee, prefects, leadership opportunities
Woodchurch High School is a friendly and inclusive secondary school where pupils feel valued and safe. The school has made significant improvements to its curriculum and support systems, leading to stronger progress for current pupils.
At a Glance
43.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
176 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.7
Avg class size
66
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,399 pupils
1,405 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wirral
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wirral
Admissions Demand - Wirral
Places available
3,974
Applications
3,417
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Secondary admissions across Wirral (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.61092%
Overall absence
32.21523%
Persistent absence
1,431
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Woodchurch High School
Fender Primary School
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Townfield Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Woodchurch CofE Primary School
Co-op Academy Hillside
Gilbrook School
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Prenton Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
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