Welcome
Woodlands Primary School
Working together, achieving more
Welcome to Woodlands
We are delighted to welcome you to the online home of Woodlands Primary School, a warm and caring community primary school dedicated to nurturing every pupil’s potential. Our website is designed to give you a true sense of our vibrant school community and the many exciting opportunities available to our pupils.
A Happy, Caring, and Inspiring Environment
At Woodlands, we pride ourselves on fostering a happy and enthusiastic atmosphere where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn. Visitors often comment on the positive energy that fills our classrooms and playgrounds. Our pupils consistently demonstrate high standards of behaviour and speak enthusiastically about the wide range of interesting and creative learning experiences they enjoy every day.
Our school community works together with a shared commitment to our vision and values, which guide everything we do. We strive to create an environment where every child can flourish academically, socially, and personally.
Academic Excellence and Celebrating Achievement
Woodlands Primary School is dedicated to ensuring the highest possible academic standards for all our pupils. We offer a broad, rich, and creative curriculum.
We are proud to celebrate many achievements in sporting and musical activities, reflecting our commitment to developing well-rounded pupils. From thrilling sports days to inspiring musical performances, our pupils have numerous opportunities to shine and build confidence.
A Message from the Headteacher
I am incredibly proud to be the headteacher of this fantastic school. It is a privilege to work alongside a dedicated team of teachers, support staff, governors, parents, and most importantly, our wonderful pupils.
Together, we provide a nurturing environment where children grow academically and personally, developing the skills and values they need for lifelong success.
Join Our Community
We warmly welcome parents and carers to visit Woodlands Primary School. Making an appointment to see our school in action is the best way to experience first-hand the joy of learning and the vibrant community spirit that defines us. You will see pupils engaged in both work and play, and discover the wide range of activities and opportunities we offer.
Next Steps
Explore our website to learn more about our curriculum, events, and pupil achievements.
Follow us on social media for regular updates and glimpses into daily life at Woodlands.
Contact us to arrange a visit or ask any questions you may have.
We look forward to welcoming you to Woodlands Primary School, where every child is encouraged to grow into the best version of themselves.
In Summary
Woodlands Primary School is a happy, caring, and inspiring place to learn. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, a rich and creative curriculum, and a community built on our core values, we provide an environment where pupils thrive. We invite you to discover all that Woodlands has to offer.
Best wishes
Jayne Nel
Woodlands on TV: Mary Berry - Love to Cook
We were lucky enough to be featured in an episode of Mary Berry's latest series. Our wonderful chef, Holly, was featured on the programme along with her team in the kitchen & quite o few of our children too!
A summary of the programme is below, as is a link to the programme on iPlayer.
MARY BERRY: LOVE TO COOK - ON A BUDGET - Thursday 16th December, 8pm, BBC Two
Making the most of ingredients, limiting waste and cooking from scratch are a few ways to keep a frugal kitchen, and in this episode, Mary cooks up four delicious recipes that prove that watching the pennies does not mean having to sacrifice on flavour. A sumptuous Crab Courgetti Spaghetti dish which uses tinned fish at a fraction of the cost of fresh, a Sausage Spinach Filo Swirl demonstrates an inventive way to stretch 6 sausages to feed the family, a Thyme Bavette Steak is a cost-effective cut of beef that is luxurious but doesn’t break the bank, and a beloved Lemon and Lime Meringue Tranche Pie pudding utilises the humblest of ingredients.
Mary also shares some clever tips on how to keep ingredients fresher for longer to stretch the budget just that little bit further.
One person who knows all about cooking on a shoestring is School Chef of the Year, Holly Charnock. With a budget of just £1.30 a head, Holly recreates her award-winning recipe in the school canteen, much to the delight of the primary school children. A genius at making the budget stretch, Holly is proud to help the children grow and develop, and thrives in making something that brings the kids joy.
There is no ingredient more useful and economical than an egg, and Mary visits Cackleberry Farm, to meet Paddy and Steph Bourns. Along with their daughter Sybil, they are passionate about producing good eggs because of the way they treat their chickens
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/m0011h25/episodes
I hope you enjoy watching the episode as much as Holly & the children enjoyed filming it!
Wooodlands on BBC North West Tonight!
See video below
The BBC came to Woodlands to film our wonderful Chef, Holly, who reached the national final of School Chef of the Year 2020, having been already crowned School Chef of the Year for the North West.
The reporter, Naomi Cornwell, talked to Holly about how she creates her delicious dishes & asked our children what they thought of Holly's cooking (scores of 10/10 all round!).
We hope you enjoy this insight into one aspect of life at Woodlands.
Woodlands from the air!
See video below