Woodfield School is a not applicable school in Hemel Hempstead, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Woodfield School currently has around 125 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.4% boys and 33.6% girls. Around 34.3% 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 12.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 43.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48%.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Malmes Croft, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RL |
| Website: | http://www.woodfield.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01442253476 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Marrs-Gant |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117682 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 125 |
| Number of Boys: | 83 |
| Number of Girls: | 42 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 43.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.00% | 60 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 7.20% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 7.20% | 9 |
| African | 6.40% | 8 |
| Other Black | 3.20% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 3.20% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 2.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Hill Wood Junior School Peascroft Road , HP3 8ER | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Infants' School Peascroft Road , HP3 8ER | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School Peascroft Road , HP3 8ER | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School Green Lane , Leverstock Green HP2 4SA | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School Acorn Road , Bennetts End HP3 8DW | - not rated | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Road , Bennetts End HP3 8JB | - not rated | 701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adeyfield School Longlands , HP2 4DE | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mountbatten School St Albans Road , HP2 4JR | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.