Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
| Type | Special School |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pryor Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2PT |
| Phone | 01462622422 |
| Reference Number | 137997 |
Description
betaWoolgrove School is a special needs academy catering to children aged 4 to 11 years, located in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire (SG6 2PT). The school focuses on addressing learning difficulties as its primary need, alongside supporting many of its pupils who have additional complex needs such as autistic spectrum disorder and speech, language, and communication challenges. Woolgrove School is a registered charity committed to empowering and launching lives for all its students, aiming to create an inclusive and supportive environment. The school operates within a primary context and is registered in England and Wales as a limited company by guarantee.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 125 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 79.2%
Girls: 20.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| 2 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 3 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| 6 | 24 | 6 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.8% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| African | 5.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-01-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-23 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-02-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-04-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Woolgrove School | ||
| 2010-04-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-04-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -6.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -7.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Garden City Academy
Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ |
0.31 miles |
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St Mary's Junior Mixed School
St Mary's Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6HY |
0.54 miles |
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St Mary's Infants' School
St Mary's Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6HY |
0.57 miles |
|
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Ridge Avenue, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1QE |
0.86 miles |
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Pixmore Junior School
Rushby Mead, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1RS |
0.9 miles |
|
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Providence Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6TT |
1.05 miles |
|
Lordship Farm Primary School
Fouracres, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3UF |
1.13 miles |
|
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
Clothall Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6PB |
1.34 miles |
|
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
Norton Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1AG |
1.38 miles |
|
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Burley, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PT |
1.72 miles |
|
Wilbury Junior School
Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4DU |
1.74 miles |
|
The Grange Academy
Sparhawke, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PY |
1.76 miles |
|
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QB |
1.78 miles |
|
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN |
1.81 miles |
|
Weston Primary & Nursery School
Maiden Street, Weston, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7AG |
2.05 miles |
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Stonehill School
Western Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ |
2.06 miles |
|
Purwell Primary School
Fairfield Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0PU |
2.46 miles |
|
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP |
2.56 miles |
|
Fairfield Park Lower School
Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield Park, Hertfordshire, SG5 4FD |
2.76 miles |
|
Roecroft Lower School
Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4PF |
2.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brandles School
Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY |
0.81 miles |
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The Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ |
0.81 miles |
|
Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
1.98 miles |
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Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
3.47 miles |
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The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
3.55 miles |
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Pix Brook Academy
Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB |
3.55 miles |
|
Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
3.67 miles |
|
Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
3.74 miles |
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE |
3.82 miles |
|
Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB |
3.99 miles |
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy
High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE |
4.08 miles |
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The Nobel School
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS |
4.65 miles |
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Marriotts School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
4.98 miles |
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Lonsdale School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
4.99 miles |