Woodfield School

A good academy special converter school in Brent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodfield School.

London, NW97LY Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 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
13 September 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Glenwood Avenue
Kingsbury
London, NW97LY
Phone
3003030610
Website
woodfield.compasslp.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140796
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Glenwood Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 7LY
Website
www.woodfield.compasslp.co.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COMPASS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
195 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
192
Free School Meals
56.2% (108 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (192 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
21
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
192 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Woodfield School offers places to pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of learning difficulties, including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties and Severe Learning Difficulties. Staff assess each pupil’s development to plan small steps in Preparation for Adulthood, celebrate achievement, work closely with parents, prioritise safety and happiness, and are open to feedback.

Facilities

Main Hall Dining Hall Drama / Dance Studio Astro turf cage Sports Hall Classroom (Rm 9)

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Pathway 1 and Pathway 2 Curriculum designed for learners with SLD (specialist pathways) KS4 and KS5 five-year rolling programme with three spiral pathways EHCP needs and PFA areas taught as subjects Gatsby Benchmark and Careers Development Framework Employability skills: Careers, Enterprise and Work experience SMSC and Safety: Statutory PSHE, assemblies, workshops, therapies, PBS Cultural Capital: Enrichment, creative arts, assemblies, community sports Courses offered: Entry Level Arts Award (Pathways 1-3), Functional Skills in Maths and English (Levels 1-2, Pathways 2-3), Entry Level Maths/English (AQA and OCR, Pathways 2-3), Entry Level ICT (Pathway 3), OCR Life and Living Skills (Pathway 1), OCR Functional Skills (Pathways 1-2), AQA unit awards for in-house Vocational Training

Admissions Criteria

Woodfield admits pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of moderate or complex learning difficulties. Admissions are initiated by the Local Authority following formal assessment; new starters in September may participate in an induction programme in July.

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