The Woodlands School

A good community special school school in Milton Keynes. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Woodlands School.

Milton Keynes, MK80PU Ofsted: Good Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 June 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Admiral Drive
Hazeley
Milton Keynes, MK80PU
Phone
1908563885
Website
twsmk.co.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110584
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PU
Website
https://www.twsmk.co.uk/
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
218 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
211
Free School Meals
45.2% (95 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (211 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
211 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance CREDIT

Facilities

Arts Nurture & mentoring rooms Food Technology Room Soft Play Sensory Room Independent flat Library areas Quiet room Interactive boards

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum adapted from the National Curriculum with progression documents and teaching plans Three learning pathways: Thrive Pathway (sensory-based, engagement-focused), Aspire Pathway (initially structured to more traditional learning), Vocational pathway for Years 10–14 EYFS in Reception with pathway-based structure from Year 1 to Year 9 Years 10–14 offer Personal and Vocational pathways

SEND Provision

All pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Provision is organised into Universal Provision, Targeted Provision and Specialist Provision, with Education Health and Care Plans used to personalise education. Provision is reviewed each term, using data from EHCPs, pupil progress, attendance and behaviour, and is scrutinised by senior staff and the Governing Body. The school notes involvement of Pupil Premium and Wellbeing supports as part of provision evaluation.

Admissions Criteria

All children admitted to the school must possess an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Applications are welcome from children and young people at any stage of their educational journey, with final decisions relating to placement made by Milton Keynes Council's Special Educational Needs (SEN) Team.

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