Woodlands Secondary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
262
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(08/05/2024)
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72%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

8.2:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
36.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.5%
Persistent Absence
53.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.6%
Pupils first language
not English
44.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.3%
Free school meals
0.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 12.9%
Pupils with SEN support
Northwell Drive
Luton
LU3 3SP
01582572880

School Description

Pupils’ success is at the core of Woodlands School. It is a caring and harmonious community where all pupils flourish. All who attend the school have complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, the school’s high expectations set no limits on what they can do or achieve. Pupils learn exceptionally well. Adults build strong and trusting relationships with pupils. This helps pupils to know they are safe. Staff have a deep knowledge of every individual’s needs. They provide well judged and sensitive support. This ensures that pupils know how to communicate their wishes and manage their own behaviour. Pupils delight in their friendships and are respectful of each other. Pupils behave extremely well around the school. Pupils’ voice is important at Woodlands. Their opinions are sought after and highly regarded. Pupils make significant contributions towards improving their local community. They are proud of these achievements, and rightly so. It helps them to understand how to lead active and fulfilling lives. Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for adulthood. This thread weaves through the school’s curriculum. Real-life experiences enrich pupils’ learning. It equips them with the skills to live their lives as independently as possible.

Woodlands Secondary School Parent Reviews



73% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 27% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 27% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 27% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>27} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 64% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 0% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 18% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>64, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 0% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 27% Strongly Agree 36% Agree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>27, "strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 27% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>27, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 27% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 36% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 9% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 18% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Strongly Agree 18% Agree 36% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 27% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>27, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022
Yes 73% No 27% {"yes"=>73, "no"=>27} Figures based on 11 responses up to 24-11-2022

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