Woodlands Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodlands Primary School
Address: Hollybank Road
Town/City: Birkenhead
County: Merseyside
Postcode: CH41 2SY
Telephone Number: 0151 647 8406
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Crosthwaite
Capacity: 336
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 314 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 61.2%

Location and administration

URN: 104990
DfE Number: 344/2021
UKPRN: 10078458
UPRN: 42056724
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wirral (E08000015)
Constituency: Birkenhead (E14001091)
Electoral Ward: Birkenhead and Tranmere (E05000956)

Easting & Northing: 331807E, 388209N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 23' 12.99" N 3° 1' 35.88" W
Plus Code: 9C5R9XPF+Q8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Progress Schools - Wirral (0.6km)
  4. Wirral Metropolitan College (0.9km)
  5. Mersey Park Primary School (0.9km)
  6. Woodchurch Road Academy (1.0km)
  7. Cathcart Street Primary School (1.0km)
  8. The Priory Parish CofE Primary School (1.1km)
  9. Progress Schools - Hamilton Square (1.2km)
  10. Birkenhead Park School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mrs Laura Baxter - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 September 2026.
  • Mrs Syeda Ehsana Begum - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mrs Susan Marion Blevins - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Ms Denise Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mr Samawer Sohail Cheema - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2030.
  • Mrs Gemma Crosthwaite - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2040.
  • Mandy Downey - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 March 2027.
  • Mr Finley Heggarty - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Rania Maklad - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2030.
  • Mr Adam Mellor - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 October 2027.
  • Mr Adam Mellor - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 October 2027.
  • Miss Emma Mort - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Mrs Bea Parry - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2027.
  • Ms Lee Ann Pyatt - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Mrs Mandy Skillen - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2027.
  • Mrs Ann Wheatley - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2021 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 November 2030.