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Woodland Community Primary School

Requires Improvementgraded 08/05/2024Ages 3–11350 pupils
Skelmersdale, WN8 6QH
Lancashire

Woodland Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Skelmersdale, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 350 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 08/05/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Skelmersdale can view Woodland Community Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Skelmersdale (WN8 6QH), Woodland Community Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)64%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake48.7%
Free school meals48.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language23.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.5%
Attendance91.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence30.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in SkelmersdaleSee the full area report for WN8 6QH