Woodheys Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Sale, North West M33 4PG · Trafford
#203 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1543 of 15,697 nationally
About Woodheys Primary School
Woodheys Primary School is a local authority primary located in Sale, in the Trafford local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 443 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 84.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 203rd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (97th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 443; capacity filled 92.3%.
There are 22 schools in Sale; Woodheys Primary School ranks 11th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)75%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)27%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Woodheys Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 443
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 75%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 27%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Woodheys Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Tyntesfield Primary School
Sale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students · 354 m away
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students · 711 m away
Ashton-on-Mersey School
Sale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,609 students · 746 m away
Park Road Academy Primary School
Altrincham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
236 students · 933 m away
Firs Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
540 students · 1.1 km away
Brooklands Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
645 students · 1.3 km away
Broadheath Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
524 students · 1.4 km away
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
584 students · 1.5 km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students · 1.5 km away
Forest Park Preparatory School
Sale · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
158 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Stanley Road Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
Whittaker Moss Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
Hodge Clough Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
Manley Park Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
St Clare's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodheys Primary School a good school?
Woodheys Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 84.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #203 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Woodheys Primary School rank in North West?
Woodheys Primary School ranks #203 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1543 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Woodheys Primary School?
Woodheys Primary School had 443 students in 2025.
Is Woodheys Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Woodheys Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Woodheys Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Woodheys Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.