Woodland Community Primary School
Regent Street, Heywood, OL10 3BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodland Community Primary School is a primary school in Heywood for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 7th of 8 primary schools in Heywood. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 April 2015, report published 15 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Woodland Community Primary School is a warm and supportive community. The school has high ambitions for pupils' achievement and behaviour. Pupils work hard to meet these aspirations. They enjoy learning and developing both academically and socially. Recent improvements to the curriculum mean that pupils achieve well across a range of different subjects. Pupils and staff enjoy excellent relationships. Pupils feel happy and well cared for. They learn how to understand their feelings and emotions. 'Happiness heroes' support their peers throughout the school day. Pupils spoke with pride of the 'Woodland weekly hero' and the 'always' awards that they earn for their behaviour and attitudes to learning. Pupils are excited to contribute to school life. They enjoy acting as role models and taking on responsibilities, such as being school councillors, digital leaders, and Woodland ambassadors. The school also encourages pupils to try out new activities. For instance, pupils take part in a range of after-school clubs, such as singing, archery and art. They have many opportunities to learn outside the classroom and explore their local area. For example, pupils appreciate learning in the forest and taking part in visits to museums and aquariums. They are particularly proud to represent the school in sporting events, such as dodgeball and handball competitions.
What the school should improve
- Some older pupils have not benefited from the improved English and mathematics curriculums over time. This means that they have gaps in their knowledge, particularly in spelling. The school should support teachers to identify and address these gaps in pupils' knowledge to ensure that they are fully prepared for the next stage in their education.
- In subjects beyond English and mathematics, the school does not identify pupils' misconceptions and gaps in knowledge quickly enough. This means that some pupils do not have secure foundations on which to build new learning. The school should ensure that assessment systems in these subjects support staff to check how well pupils have learned the knowledge in the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
87 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
564 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Woodland Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Harwood Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs J Cunningham
- Phone
- 01706620305
- Address
- Regent Street, Heywood, OL10 3BX
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 135017
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.