Woodlands School

Woodlands School has maintained its outstanding status during this inspection, characterized by a nurturing community environment where staff, governors, and parents work collaboratively to support pupils. The school excels in providing personalized learning pathways and promoting social and emotional skills, which contributes to pupils' positive behavior and wellbeing. With a strong emphasis on communication and reading skills, the curriculum is carefully designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, many of whom have complex learning difficulties. The school actively engages with the local community, providing meaningful experiences to enhance pupils' learning.

Strengths

• Exceptional care and support for pupils and their families
• Strong curriculum tailored to individual pupil needs
• Effective teaching strategies that prioritize communication and reading
• Excellent behavior management resulting in positive learning environments
• Robust partnership with local schools and community organizations
• Variety of enriching extracurricular activities offered
• Emphasis on staff well-being and professional development

In 2024–25 pupils at Woodlands School attended 89.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 35.1% 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, 0.0% of pupils at Woodlands 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 Woodlands School had 5.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 11.5% 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 Woodlands School had 135 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; 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 Woodlands School received £35,850 and spent £36,873 for each of its 135 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,065,000 (£7,890 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 Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Woodlands School is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

When was Woodlands School last inspected by Ofsted?

Woodlands School was last inspected in December 2023.

How many pupils does Woodlands School have?

Woodlands School has 135 pupils on roll.

What age range does Woodlands School cover?

Woodlands School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Woodlands School's SATs (KS2) results?

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

Where is Woodlands School?

Woodlands School is at Bransgrove Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 6JP.