Woodlands Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodlands Primary School
Address: Woodlands Road, Formby
Town/City: Liverpool
County: Merseyside
Postcode: L37 2JN
Telephone Number: 01704 876444
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jayne Nel
Capacity: 342
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 349 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.8%

Location and administration

URN: 104881
DfE Number: 343/2075
UKPRN: 10070131
UPRN: 41104631
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Sefton Central (E14001463)
Electoral Ward: Harington (E05000940)

Easting & Northing: 328707E, 407134N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 23.79" N 3° 4' 39.13" W
Plus Code: 9C5RHW4C+JX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Rachael Bampton-Aiken - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mrs Carolynn Carr - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2011 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mrs Katie Cosgrove - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mrs Jenny Crilly - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Mrs Rebecca Dreaves - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 9 October 2028.
  • Mrs Cara Halliwell - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mrs Cara Halliwell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mrs Valerie Jennings - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 June 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Mason - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mrs Suzanne Prior-Crossan - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Riley - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2011 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2025.
  • Mrs Catrin Roberts (Clerk) - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 May 2027.
  • Mr James Wheatcroft - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 July 2029.