The Woodlands School, based in Milton Keynes, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Woodlands School currently has around 233 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 82.4% boys and 17.6% girls. Around 44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.2%. african pupils make up about 17.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Admiral Drive, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PU |
| Website: | https://www.twsmk.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01908563885 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Munro |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110584 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 218 |
| Number of Pupils: | 233 |
| Number of Boys: | 192 |
| Number of Girls: | 41 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.20% | 89 |
| African | 17.20% | 40 |
| Other Black | 9.00% | 21 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 19 |
| Indian | 6.00% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 5.20% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 3.90% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School (VA) Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ | - not rated | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Vaynol Way , Whitehouse MK8 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxley Park Academy Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxley Park Primary School Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeley School Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | - not rated | 166 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | 4out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AH | - not rated | 351 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 392 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.