The Woodlands, based in Ferryhill, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 6 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit 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 Woodlands currently has around 228 pupils on roll, which is about 228% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.2% boys and 33.8% girls. Around 76.8% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (97.4%).
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.
| Address: | Broom Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8AN |
| Website: | www.thewoodlands.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01740656040 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lesley Candler |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113992 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/06/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 6 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 228 |
| Number of Boys: | 151 |
| Number of Girls: | 77 |
| White British | 97.40% | 222 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Road Nursery School Dean Road , DL17 8ET | - not rated | 614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor , DL16 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Broom Road , DL17 8AN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleves Cross Primary School Cleves Cross , DL17 8QY | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Cleves Cross , DL17 8QY | - not rated | 620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Dean Bank , DL17 8PP | 2out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School Chilton Lane , DL17 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill School Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill Business Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Broom Road , DL17 8AN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Rutherford Terrace , Broom DL17 8AN | - not rated | 305 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Secure Centre Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlestone School Chilton , DL17 0HP | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.