Woodlands School is a not applicable school in Blackpool, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Woodlands School currently has around 108 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73.1% boys and 26.9% girls. Around 65.9% 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 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.8%).
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: | Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HF |
| Website: | http://www.woodlands.blackpool.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01253316722 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Blackpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Karen Haworth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119871 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 110 |
| Number of Pupils: | 108 |
| Number of Boys: | 79 |
| Number of Girls: | 29 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.80% | 97 |
| Other White | 4.60% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | - not rated | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | - not rated | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Revoe Community Primary School Grasmere Road , FY1 5HP | - not rated | 984 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic College St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's High School Cherry Tree Road , FY4 4PH | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 59 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | - not rated | 59 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmslie Girls' School 194 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HL | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Cedars C/O Northerncare , 214 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL | - not rated | 522 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.