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Woodlands Primary School

Hollybank Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2SY
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Woodlands Primary School
Birkenhead, CH41 2SY
341 Pupils
336 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
56.90% FSM %
174 Boys
167 Girls
About Woodlands Primary School

Woodlands Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Birkenhead, Wirral, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 341 pupils on roll. School capacity: 336. Current headteacher: Gemma Crosthwaite.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wirral
Region North West
Administrative District Wirral
Parliamentary Constituency Birkenhead
Ward Birkenhead and Tranmere
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10078458
URN 104990
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Adam Mellor Chair of Governors 19/10/2023 18/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Baxter Governor 20/09/2022 19/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Denise Campbell Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Crosthwaite Governor 28/11/2024 31/12/2040 Appointed by GB/board
Mandy Downey Governor 01/04/2023 08/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Finley Heggarty Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Val Maher Governor 01/04/2023 01/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rania Maklad Governor 08/03/2026 07/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Mellor Governor 19/10/2023 18/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emma Mort Governor 20/09/2022 20/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Bea Parry Governor 17/11/2024 17/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mandy Skillen Governor 13/09/2023 12/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
0.24 km • Birkenhead
Other
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
0.5 km • Birkenhead
Other
Progress Schools - Wirral
0.58 km •
Other
Wirral Metropolitan College
0.86 km • Birkenhead
Other
Mersey Park Primary School
0.91 km • Wirral
Other
Woodchurch Road Academy
0.99 km • Birkenhead
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodlands Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Birkenhead, Wirral.
Woodlands Primary School has 341 pupils, with a capacity of 336.
Woodlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Woodlands Primary School is Mrs Gemma Crosthwaite.
Woodlands Primary School is at Hollybank Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2SY, in the Wirral local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Woodlands Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Woodlands Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Crosthwaite
Hollybank Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2SY
01516478406
woodlandswirral.co.uk
Location
CH41 2SY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 104990
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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