Woodside Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodside Primary School
Address: Whitchurch Way, Halton Lodge Estate
Town/City: Runcorn
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA7 5YP
Telephone Number: 01928 564031

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Collings
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 116 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 55% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 72.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 111125
DfE Number: 876/2297
UKPRN: 10077291
UPRN: 100012809174
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Halton (E06000006)
Constituency: Runcorn and Helsby (E14001455)
Electoral Ward: Grange (E05013178)

Easting & Northing: 352918E, 381121N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 19' 31.95" N 2° 42' 29.51" W
Plus Code: 9C5V87GR+6P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy (0.2km)
  2. Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School (0.6km)
  3. Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery (0.6km)
  4. The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (0.8km)
  5. Beechwood Primary School (0.8km)
  6. Castle View Primary School (0.8km)
  7. Hope Corner School (1.1km)
  8. The Cavendish High Academy (1.1km)
  9. The Grange School (1.2km)
  10. The Heath School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Ms Katie Anderson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 March 2029.
  • Mr David Baugh - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mrs Ingrid Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 July 2028.
  • Mrs Gemma Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Miss Claire Plumpton - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mr Joseph Ryan - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 March 2028.
  • Reverend Emma Speake - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 March 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Speake - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 March 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Speake - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 March 2029.