Woodlands Secondary SchoolNorthwell Drive , Luton

Woodlands Secondary School is a not applicable school in Luton, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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 Secondary School currently has around 263 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.2% boys and 30.8% girls. Around 44.0% 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 11.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.6%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 24.7%. white british pupils make up about 19.4% , followed by bangladeshi at 17.1%

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.

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 13% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .