Woodlands School is a not applicable school in Edgware, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community special school and operates as a not applicable 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 School currently has around 137 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73% boys and 27% girls. Around 29.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.8%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 19%. other white pupils make up about 16.8% , followed by indian at 16.1%
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.
| Address: | Bransgrove Road, Edgware, HA8 6JP |
| Website: | www.woodlands.harrow.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083812188 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Harrow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Day-Lewis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133316 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Not applicable |
| School Capacity: | 135 |
| Number of Pupils: | 137 |
| Number of Boys: | 100 |
| Number of Girls: | 37 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.8% | 8.2% |
| Other Asian | 19.00% | 26 |
| Other White | 16.80% | 23 |
| Indian | 16.10% | 22 |
| African | 12.40% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 9.50% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.60% | 9 |
| White British | 6.60% | 9 |
| Other Black | 3.60% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Primary With Nursery St David's Drive , HA8 6JH | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna-Avanti Primary School Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES | - not rated | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stag Lane Junior School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stag Lane Primary School Collier Drive , HA8 5RU | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House School Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dorset House School 17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT | - not rated | 819 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.