Located in Nottingham, Woodlands Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 16. The school is a academy special converter 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.
Woodlands Academy currently has around 94 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 77.7% boys and 22.3% girls. Around 67.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 15.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 40.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 80% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (80%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 70% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Beechdale Road, Nottingham, NG8 3EZ |
| Website: | www.woodlands.raleightrust.org |
| Telephone: | 01159155734 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Nottingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Morgan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144321 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 94 |
| Number of Boys: | 73 |
| Number of Girls: | 21 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 15.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 40.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 63.80% | 60 |
| Pakistani | 9.60% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 4 |
| African | 4.30% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 4 |
| Indian | 3.20% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 3.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.10% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive , Aspley NG8 3EP | - not rated | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Primary Academy Harvey Road , Bilborough NG8 3BB | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary and Nursery School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Infant School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 4PD | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trinity Catholic School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manning Comprehensive School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD | 4out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glaisdale School Glenbrook Crescent , Bilborough NG8 3GP | - not rated | 473 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough College Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilborough College College Way , NG8 4DQ | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspley Wood School Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD | - not rated | 355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherd School Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB | - not rated | 661 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Field School Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.