Woodcock Hill Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodcock Hill Primary School
Address: Farwood Road, Northfield
Town/City: BIRMINGHAM
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B31 1BS
Telephone Number: 0121 675 4130
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Derek Higgins
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 199 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 69.2%

Location and administration

URN: 103372
DfE Number: 330/2445
UKPRN: 10076397
UPRN: 100071412820
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Birmingham (E08000025)
Constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston (E14001092)
Electoral Ward: Bartley Green (E05011123)

Easting & Northing: 401210E, 281476N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 25' 54.84" N 1° 59' 0.59" W
Plus Code: 9C4WC2J8+QJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Michael Clancy - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Mr Phil Court - Governor. Appointed on 29 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mr Jonathan Dakin - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 April 2030.
  • Mr Derek Higgins - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Joanne Jones - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 May 2028.
  • Professor Andrew Kirkman - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Nash - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 May 2028.
  • Ms Samantha Nolan - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 July 2024.
  • Ms Gill Simm - Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 12 June 2027.
  • Mr Mohinder Singh - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.