Woodfield School

Type Special School / Academy special converter
Age Range 11-19
Religion Does not apply
Address Glenwood Avenue
Kingsbury
London
NW9 7LY
Phone 03003030610
Reference Number 140796

Woodfield School has been rated as good overall, with strengths in behaviour and attitudes and personal development, both of which are outstanding. The school caters to pupils with a range of special educational needs and is committed to preparing them for life beyond education. Staff personalize learning opportunities based on student interests, and pupils engage positively with their education, enjoying a broad curriculum that includes a focus on vocational studies. The school's collaborative approach in partnership with the Compass Learning Partnership aids its efforts to provide quality education.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 200
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 70.5%
Girls: 29.5%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 48%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 63.5%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 23 6 29
8 22 13 35
9 7 9 16
10 16 5 21
11 16 10 26
12 20 7 27
13 21 1 22

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
African 20%
White, Other 11.5%
Indian 11.5%
White, British 11%
Mixed, Other 5.5%
Caribbean 5%
Pakistani 5%
Asian, Other 3.5%
Unclassified 3%
White & Asian 2.5%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1%
Irish 1%
Chinese 0.5%
White & Black (African) 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Sixth Form Provision Good
Last Report Date 13 Sep 2023
Date Report
13 Sep 2023 School inspection:
29 Mar 2022 School inspection
17 Jan 2017 Full inspection:
03 Apr 2014 Academy conversion letter
08 Nov 2010 Full inspection:
Previously as Woodfield School
08 Nov 2010 Full inspection:
04 Jun 2008 Full inspection:
04 Jun 2008 Full inspection:
23 May 2005 Full inspection
23 May 2005 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Exceptional range of experiences for pupils
  • Strong personal development and PSHE education
  • High expectations for pupil behaviour
  • Positive relationships between pupils and staff
  • A personalized approach to learning
  • Effective safeguarding arrangements

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent implementation of phonics teaching
  • Assessment practices not routinely understood by all staff
  • Non-matching phonics books leading to slower reading fluency

Destinations after GCSE's

Staying in Education
 >  Further Education
 >  School Sixth Form
 >  Sixth Form College
 >  Other Education
Apprenticeships
Employment
Not in education or employment
Unknown

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