Woodfield School
Woodfield School is a community special school in Redhill for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 198 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Woodfield School is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection: December 2022.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sunstone Grove Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3PR |
| Phone | 01737642623 |
| Reference Number | 125481 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 198 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.1%
Girls: 39.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 24 | 11 | 35 |
| 8 | 21 | 17 | 38 |
| 9 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 10 | 20 | 7 | 27 |
| 11 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 12 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 13 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.8% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
Woodfield School continues to perform well, maintaining its good rating and providing a supportive environment where pupils thrive. The school's approach fosters strong relationships between adults and pupils, ensuring that everyone feels included and valued. Leaders are dedicated to helping students achieve their potential, with a broad and inclusive curriculum that emphasizes behavior management and real-life learning. The school also focuses on developing pupils' independence through various programs tailored to their interests and needs.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 04 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
- High expectations around behaviour and effective support for independence.
- Carefully sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge and skills over time.
- Wide range of qualifications and life skills offered to pupils.
- Effective careers education and opportunities for work experience.
- Creative approaches to teaching reading that motivate pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some safeguarding records lack sufficient detail.
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough.
Destinations after GCSE's
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In 2024–25 pupils at Woodfield School attended 88.9% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 34.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 4.4% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 10.0% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| Unauthorised absence | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Severely absent pupils | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
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, 7.1% of pupils at Woodfield School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 4.3 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 9.9 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 5.8 | 13.3 | 21.9 | 14.1 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 Woodfield School had 5.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 10.6% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 19.8% | 0.0% | 23.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 18.3% | 11.0% | 8.9% | 14.4% | 5.1% | 12.1% | 7.5% | 16.8% | 13.3% | 7.0% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 50.0% | 61.1% | 73.7% | 35.0% | 66.7% | 61.1% | 52.6% | 52.0% | 36.4% | – | 44.4% | 77.8% | 74.1% | 50.0% | 64.7% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 1.7 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 2.5 | – | 3.4 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 4.4 | 11.0 | – |
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 Woodfield School had 198 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 50 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 46 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 42 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 16 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 12 |
| Physical disability | 11 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 8 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 6 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 3 |
| Vision impairment | 3 |
| Multi-sensory impairment | 1 |
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 Woodfield School received £27,483 and spent £25,826 for each of its 198 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £474,000 (£2,396 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £253,000 | £316,000 | £476,000 | £531,000 | £380,000 | £81,000 | £146,000 | £474,000 |
| per pupil | £1,935 | £2,257 | £3,050 | £3,402 | £2,402 | £457 | £740 | £2,396 |
| In-year balance | £62,000 | £62,000 | £160,000 | £55,000 | -£151,000 | -£298,000 | £65,000 | £328,000 |
| per pupil | £472 | £446 | £1,025 | £352 | -£956 | -£1,676 | £329 | £1,657 |
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 Woodfield School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Woodfield School is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
When was Woodfield School last inspected by Ofsted?
Woodfield School was last inspected in December 2022.
How many pupils does Woodfield School have?
Woodfield School has 198 pupils on roll.
What age range does Woodfield School cover?
Woodfield School for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Woodfield School?
Woodfield School is at Sunstone Grove, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3PR.