Woodchurch High School
Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, CH49 7NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodchurch High School is a secondary school in Wirral for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. It ranks 7th of 10 secondary schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 7 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
Every pupil, regardless of their differences, is valued at this school. Each one is encouraged to 'let their light shine'. The school is a hub of friendliness. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. This is evident in the strong progress that current pupils are making through the curriculum. The school's values are woven seamlessly into day-to-day life. Staff create an environment in which pupils feel safe. This helps pupils to trust staff and feel happy in school. As a result, pupils are more willing to actively participate in their learning. For instance, they confidently answer questions or give opinions. Pupils' behaviour is considerate of others. Calmness pervades the school. Pupils follow staff's instructions respectfully. They display positive attitudes in lessons. Pupils try their best and want to succeed. The school affords pupils an exciting array of opportunities to enhance their wider development. There is an array of international trips, broadening pupils' understanding of different countries, such as Belgium and America. Pupils speak knowledgeably about the animals in the school farm, including about birthing lambs and hatching ducks. Leadership opportunities, from being members of the eco committee to prefects, abound. These allow pupils to rise up and take on the mantle of responsibility.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, there is some inconsistency in how well the curriculum is delivered. Occasionally, some of the activities that teachers design do not enable pupils to remember their learning over time. The school should ensure that learning activities match the ambition of the curriculum so that pupils develop a deep understanding of each subject that they study.
- At times, some teachers do not use the school's assessment strategies effectively. This means that some pupils have gaps in their learning that are not identified or addressed. The school should ensure that teachers are supported to check pupils' understanding of current and prior learning so that they achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
281 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,399 pupils on roll, with places for 1,405
Schools near Woodchurch High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway High School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.2 |
| Birkenhead School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 44.6 |
| Upton Hall School FCJ | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 65.6 |
| Birkenhead High School Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.5 |
| St Anselm's College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 57.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WOODCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Martyn Canham
- Phone
- 01516775257
- Address
- Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, CH49 7NG
- Local authority
- Wirral
- URN
- 138853
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.