Woodheys Primary School
Community primary school in Sale (Trafford).
KS2 RWM expected
75%
▲ 13pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
83%
▲ 8pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
86%
▲ 12pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
78%
▲ 6pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
96.0%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
24.3
▲ 3.6 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
9.5%
▼ 15pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
92%
443 / 480 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About the school
- URN
- 106299
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Cricket
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Music
- Rugby
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Music MarkMusic
Governing body (10 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jacky Galloway | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael McDonagh | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Hannah Niblett | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hollie Haslam | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Chandni Josson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Hart | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · until 2029 | |
| Mrs Sheila Iwaskow | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Forster | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Scott Johnson | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Mark Owen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Angela Garner Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Paul Flynn Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Laura Seddon Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Andy Needham Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record