Located in Leatherhead, Woodlands School is a not applicable school, 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 107 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65.4% boys and 34.6% girls. Around 23.4% 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 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 41.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (58.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. 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: | Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8RY |
| Website: | http://www.woodlands.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01372377922 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sarah Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125469 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 107 |
| Number of Boys: | 70 |
| Number of Girls: | 37 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 41.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 58.90% | 63 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 6.50% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 5.60% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 4 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 3 |
| Chinese | 2.80% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.90% | 2 |
| African | 1.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 Mary's CofE Infant School Fortyfoot Road , KT22 8RY | - not rated | 33 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , KT22 7JN | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , KT22 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodville School Woodville Road , KT22 7BP | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery Woodvill Road , KT22 7BP | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Catholic School Grange Road , KT22 7JP | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic School Grange Road , KT22 7JP | - not rated | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Therfield School Dilston Road , KT22 7NZ | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Therfield School Dilston Road , KT22 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Fortyfoot Road , KT22 8RY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's School Epsom Road , KT22 8SP | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Downsend Leatherhead 13 Epsom Road , KT22 8ST | - not rated | 484 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lodge The Mansion , Church Lane KT22 8DP | - not rated | 723 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsend School 1 Leatherhead Road , KT22 8TJ | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.