Woodland Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodland Primary Academy
Address: Clough Avenue, Westhoughton
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL5 2NJ
Telephone Number: 01942 634756
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Quill C Of E Trust
Sponsor: St Bede C Of E Primary Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr C Howarth
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 170 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 151024
DfE Number: 350/2079
UKPRN: 10095729
UPRN: 10070915468
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton West (E14001112)
Electoral Ward: Westhoughton South (E05014837)

Easting & Northing: 365754E, 405318N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 38.46" N 2° 31' 5.28" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGFVJ+JP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jennifer Ashcroft - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 November 2025.
  • Miss Rebecca Beattie - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 January 2030.
  • Ms Beth Bussey - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Hampson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mr Chris Howarth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Elizabeth Keever - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 November 2029.
  • Mr Isaac McDermott - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 23 November 2025.
  • Mr Phil Orth - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 June 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 June 2030.
  • Mrs Chloe Van Limbeek - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Ms Catherine Woodall Crook - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 March 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Zsargo - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 22 May 2027.