Woodchurch High School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 37.9 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 37.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.09
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.26, 0.08]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 281 | 37.9 | — | 48.0% | 43.8% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 280 | 38.6 | -0.09 | 47.9% | 42.5% | 3.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 281 | 38.6 | -0.14 | 47.0% | 45.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 287 | 42.7 | +0.05 | 53.0% | 32.0% | 3.5 |
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School information
| URN | 138853 |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Martyn Canham |
| Trust | WOODCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | CH49 7NG |
| Latest pupils | 281 |
| FSM eligible | 39.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7NG
www.woodchurchhigh.comView local authority page1516775257| DfE number | 4012 |
| UKPRN | 10035704 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 7 Sept 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Publication date | 7 Sept 2025 |