Woodley School and College

Woodley School and College continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its previous inspection in 2017. Leaders have established a supportive environment with high aspirations for all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum has been redeveloped to cater to individual learning pathways, emphasizing life skills and reading, and the school is well-resourced to meet the diverse needs of its students. Relationships between staff and pupils are built on mutual respect, contributing to a positive school atmosphere where most pupils feel happy and engaged.

Strengths

• High aspirations for pupils with SEND.
• Well-resourced environment with specialist staff and equipment.
• Effective prioritization of reading and phonics support.
• Personalized learning that matches curriculum ambitions.
• Comprehensive personal development opportunities beyond the curriculum.
• Strong culture of safeguarding with effective training for staff.

Areas for Improvement

• Need for wider impact of behaviour management on learning outcomes.
• Opportunity for more life-skills development for pupils as they progress.

In 2024–25 pupils at Woodley School and College attended 90.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 22.7% 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, 1.6% of pupils at Woodley School and College 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 Woodley School and College had 4.6 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 14.3% 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 Woodley School and College had 186 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: 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 Woodley School and College received £43,226 and spent £43,664 for each of its 186 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £34,000 (£185 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 Woodley School and College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Woodley School and College is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.

When was Woodley School and College last inspected by Ofsted?

Woodley School and College was last inspected in May 2023.

How many pupils does Woodley School and College have?

Woodley School and College has 186 pupils on roll.

What age range does Woodley School and College cover?

Woodley School and College for pupils aged 5 to 19.

What are Woodley School and College's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Woodley School and College?

Woodley School and College is at Off Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JE.