Wirral
Woodchurch High School
GCSE results 2026: every Wirral school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 38.5 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- 38.5
- Attainment 8
- 29%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
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.
- -0.09
- Progress 8
- [-0.26, 0.08]
- Confidence interval
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
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.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Year 7 entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 253 | 247 | 236 (96%) | 623 |
| September 2025 | 257 | 271 | 247 (91%) | 601 |
| September 2024 | 263 | 307 | 247 (80%) | 655 |
| September 2023 | 274 | 346 | 263 (76%) | 756 |
| September 2022 | 267 | 379 | 261 (69%) | 807 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Wirral’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 281 | 38.5 | — | 29.2% | 5.7% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 281 | 37.9 | — | 27.8% | — | 43.8% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 280 | 38.6 | -0.09 | 26.4% | — | 42.5% | 3.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 281 | 38.6 | -0.14 | 27.4% | — | 44.8% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 287 | 42.7 | +0.05 | — | — | 32.0% | 3.5 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Wirral for local comparison.
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 |
| Pupils | 1,415 |
| FSM eligible | 39.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7NG
www.woodchurchhigh.com1516775257| 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 | 2025/2026 |
| 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 |