Woodlands
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Packington Lane Coleshill Birmingham West Midlands B46 3JE |
| Phone | 01675463590 |
| Reference Number | 145224 |
Woodlands School is currently rated as 'Requires improvement' overall, showing notable strengths in areas such as behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The headteacher, Sue Backhouse, leads a dedicated team that is creating a supportive environment where pupils feel welcome and happy. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the diverse needs of students, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and work to provide tailored support. However, the quality of education, particularly in the foundation subjects, needs further development to ensure that all pupils learn effectively across the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 215 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.09%
Girls: 27.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 2 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 3 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| 5 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 8 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| 9 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| 10 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 11 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 12 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| 13 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.8% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| African | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 May 2016 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Woodlands | |
| 04 May 2016 | Short inspection |
| 26 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Positive, respectful relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support for pupils' communication and interaction skills
- Strong focus on improving reading and phonics education
- Ambitious improvements in key subjects like English and mathematics
- Variety of additional opportunities including after-school clubs and residential visits
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery across school leading to slowed learning
- Foundation subjects in early stages of development lacking clear knowledge progression
- New subject leaders require additional support to enhance their evaluative skills
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | -6.9 | ||
| Writing | -6.3 | ||
| Maths | -7.9 |
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