Open State Primary Mixed

Woodcock Hill Primary School

Farwood Road, Birmingham, B31 1BS
204 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
70.10% FSM %
98 Boys
106 Girls
About Woodcock Hill Primary School

Woodcock Hill Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Birmingham, Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 204 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Derek Higgins.

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 Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Edgbaston
Ward Bartley Green
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076397
URN 103372
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jonathan Dakin Chair of Governors 28/09/2023 04/04/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Samantha Nolan Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/07/2024 N/A
Mr Michael Clancy Governor 20/10/2025 19/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Phil Court Governor 29/02/2024 28/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Derek Higgins Governor 16/12/2020 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Joanne Jones Governor 07/05/2024 06/05/2028 Elected by parents
Professor Andrew Kirkman Governor 16/09/2025 15/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Nash Governor 07/05/2024 06/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Gill Simm Governor 13/06/2023 12/06/2027 Appointed by LA
Mr Mohinder Singh Governor 19/11/2025 18/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodcock Hill Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
Woodcock Hill Primary School has 204 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Woodcock Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Woodcock Hill Primary School is Mr Derek Higgins.
Woodcock Hill Primary School is at Farwood Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1BS, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
Woodcock Hill Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Derek Higgins
Farwood Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1BS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 103372
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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