Woodlands School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 2–1987 pupils

Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, PL6 5ESWebsite01752300101

Good87 pupilsAges 2–19EHCP

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Inspected Feb 2023

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Ages2 - 19

Pupils87

Good3y ago

Ages2 - 19

Pupils87

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

87 / 85 (102%)

Avg Class Size

~5*

Head Teacher

Mrs Andrea Hemmens

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2023

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

14.9%

Absence rate

Avg 7.1%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

14.9%vs 7.1% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate14.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence51.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 10 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Physical Disability74 pupils (85%)

Severe Learning Difficulty7 pupils (8%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (1%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Speech, Language & Communication1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)46

Support staff (FTE)55

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils87

Free school meals26.4%

English as additional language4.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British89.7%

Other2.3%

White Other2.3%

Mixed Other1.1%

Chinese1.1%

Bangladeshi1.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Mixed White & African1.1%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£40,387

total expenditure per pupil

+£32,987 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£10,163

Support staff£16,971

Premises£3,564

Energy£0

Learning resources£1,297

Income per pupil£39,350

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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