Woodlane High School

Woodlane High School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance in providing a nurturing and effective educational environment for its pupils. The school prioritizes individual needs and fosters a culture where pupils thrive both socially and academically, achieving exceptional progress from their various starting points. The staff's dedication and expertise, particularly in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities, contribute significantly to the school's success. Furthermore, the leadership's commitment to continuous improvement and high expectations for behaviour and learning create an exemplary atmosphere of respect and responsibility among students. While the school excels in numerous areas, including an enriched curriculum and effective safeguarding measures, it is essential to maintain focus on the delivery and adaptation of the curriculum to cater to each pupil’s unique learning journey. The school’s approach to embedding effective reading strategies and promoting independent living skills highlights their thorough preparation for pupils' future pathways. As this was the first ungraded inspection since its last outstanding rating, the effectiveness of maintaining these high standards will be closely monitored in future evaluations.

Strengths

• Highly personalized and broad curriculum that exceeds national expectations
• Exceptional progress made by pupils from their starting points
• Expert staff providing tailored support for pupils with SEND
• Effective strategies promoting good behaviour and self-regulation
• Strong emphasis on reading and literacy development
• Thorough preparation for independence through tailored PSHCE curriculum
• Strong culture of respect and responsibility among pupils
• Leadership committed to staff well-being and continuous improvement

In 2024–25 pupils at Woodlane High School attended 88.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 34.5% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 3.8% of pupils at Woodlane High School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Woodlane High School had 6.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 20.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Woodlane High School had 109 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; vision impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Woodlane High School received £33,308 and spent £34,265 for each of its 109 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £204,000 (£1,873 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Woodlane High School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Woodlane High School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2025.

When was Woodlane High School last inspected by Ofsted?

Woodlane High School was last inspected in January 2025.

How many pupils does Woodlane High School have?

Woodlane High School has 109 pupils on roll.

What age range does Woodlane High School cover?

Woodlane High School for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What are Woodlane High School's GCSE results?

In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.2, and 6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Woodlane High School?

Woodlane High School is at Du Cane Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 0TN.