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 | |
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