Woodlands Secondary School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 8 May 2024
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Northwell Drive

Luton, LU33SP
Phone: 1582572880
Website: woodlands.luton.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 109744
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3SP
Website: http://www.woodlands.luton.sch.uk
Age range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 265 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 262
Free School Meals: 44.8% (117 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 99.6% (261 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 88.8%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 37.6%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 16 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 33; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 262 pupils; 11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Empowering young people to become successful adults"

Encouraging student voice by working with the school council to listen to ideas and to implement suggestions and ideas. Empowering all stakeholders to have a voice – working together for the benefit of students Nurturing confidence, promoting independence and empowering our students to make good decisions and choices. Delivering a curriculum which is both fun, challenging and embraces creativity. Providing an environment where students feel safe in order to thrive and learn. Creating an environment of high expectations, where students embrace challenge and have positive attitudes towards life and their learning. Creating a school and service ethos that is firmly based on mutual trust, respect, empathy and understanding. Developing work related learning opportunities (where appropriate) through the tuck shop, café, external placements and Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Encouraging caring and thoughtful attitudes. Promoting equality, embracing diversity, celebrating difference and challenging prejudice. Developing emotional literacy skills, respect and tolerance. Being honest regarding needs, difficulties and successes Promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Dance and drama studio Soft play room Gym Café and tuck shop (run by students) Rebound therapy room (sunken trampoline) Horticulture area The school grounds Our wonderful garden

Curriculum Highlights

Bespoke curriculum tailored to individual needs with a focus on functional learning and life skills. WISERR Curriculum (Well-being, Independence and Co-operation, Social Communication, Enjoyment, Resilience, Regulation). Pathways Department learning and criteria linked to the WISERR curriculum. PMLD Curriculum for students with profound and multiple learning disabilities. FE Curriculum post-16 with OCR Life and Living Skills qualifications and OCR Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT. Preparation for adulthood is at the heart of the curriculum with real-life contexts (e.g., meal preparation, travel training, community engagement). Inclusion of life skills, independence and employability through school activities such as café/tuck shop and planned work experiences.

SEND Provision

The Local Offer page describes the range of services and support available across Luton's SEND Local Offer, including provision for Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and autistic spectrum and complex needs, and details how Woodlands engages with health and social care to address learning needs.

Admissions Criteria

All pupils admitted to Woodlands School must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Placements are agreed by the local authority Provision Panel following detailed assessment and consultation with partners. When admissions occur during the year, Woodlands may arrange short-term, part-time attendance to support transition. There is an annual intake of students transferring from Year 6 to Year 7, with feeder school visits and progression planning. The LA identifies suitable placements and the school provides information and home visits as part of the process.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available