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Secondary schools in and near Woodchurch

All 2 secondary schools in Woodchurch, and the nearest just outside.

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  1. Woodchurch High School

    Wirral, CH49 7NG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Areas graded
    • Church of England

    Results close to the Woodchurch average.

    247 first choices for 253 places last year

    Attainment 8 at 1638.5

    Woodchurch 36.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Woodchurch 10.0%
    Pupils
    1,399
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Woodchurch High School
  2. Meadowside School

    Wirral, CH49 5LA · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Areas graded
    • Sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Attainment 8 at 162.0

    Woodchurch 36.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    10.0%Woodchurch 10.0%
    Pupils
    114
    Pupils per teacher
    7.3
    View school Meadowside School

Just outside Woodchurch

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Woodchurch.

  1. Foxfield School

    0.0 miles from Woodchurch · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    9.8%Woodchurch 10.0%
    Pupils
    242
    Pupils per teacher
    6.4
    View school Foxfield School
  2. Ridgeway High School

    0.5 miles from Woodchurch · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the Woodchurch average.

    104 first choices for 129 places last year

    Attainment 8 at 1637.7

    Woodchurch 36.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Woodchurch 10.0%
    Pupils
    858
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Ridgeway High School
  3. Birkenhead School

    1.2 miles from Woodchurch · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Nursery
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results well above the Woodchurch average.

    Attainment 8 at 1647.2

    Woodchurch 36.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Woodchurch 10.0%
    Pupils
    892
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Birkenhead School
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Woodchurch

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    1 of the 2 secondary schools in Woodchurch have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Woodchurch, explained

There are 2 secondary schools in Woodchurch, teaching 1,513 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. The list also includes 1 special school.

Pupils in Woodchurch scored an average Attainment 8 of 36.4 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

44.3% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £11,084 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 31.5% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Woodchurch?
There are 2 secondary schools in Woodchurch, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How are secondary schools in Woodchurch ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average class size in Woodchurch secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Woodchurch is 12:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Woodchurch?
When choosing a secondary school in Woodchurch, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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