Woodland Community Primary School Catchment Area
Woodland Community Primary School is a community primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 350 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
350
Pupils
350
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Woodland Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Woodland Community Primary School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Woodland Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QH
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 46% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134599
Other Primary Schools in Skelmersdale
If Woodland Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Skelmersdale are the next closest alternatives.
Crawford Village Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN8 9QP
Little Digmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN8 9NF
Hillside Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN8 6DE
Delph Side Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN8 6ED
Holland Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN8 9AG
Cobbs Brow School Catchment Area
Community school · WN8 6SU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Woodland Community Primary School
Is Woodland Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Woodland Community Primary School currently has 350 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 350 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Woodland Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Woodland Community Primary School is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Woodland Community Primary School cover? ▾
Woodland Community Primary School is a primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Woodland Community Primary School? ▾
Woodland Community Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.