Located in Erith, Woodside School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 5 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.
Woodside School currently has around 172 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.7% boys and 27.3% girls. Around 35.3% 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.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3PB |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Madelaine Caplin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101485 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 172 |
| Number of Boys: | 125 |
| Number of Girls: | 47 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyers Primary School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Junior School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Infant and Nursery School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairford Academy Barnehurst Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 614 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbury Grange Technical School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.