Woodlands Meed

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 2–19281 pupils

Chanctonbury Road, RH15 9EYWebsite01444244133

Good281 pupilsAges 2–19EHCP

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Inspected Oct 2023

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Ages2 - 19

Pupils281

Good2y ago

Ages2 - 19

Pupils281

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

281 / 259 (108%)

Avg Class Size

~17*

Head Teacher

Mr Adam Rowland

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2023

Results

Attainment 8: 0.9

SENDGeneral SEN

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

9.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.6%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence33.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

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

SEN Support0.4%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans99.6%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder114 pupils (41%)

Speech, Language & Communication74 pupils (26%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty35 pupils (12%)

Severe Learning Difficulty15 pupils (5%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty11 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability9 pupils (3%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health9 pupils (3%)

Multisensory Impairment4 pupils (1%)

Other4 pupils (1%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)36

Teaching assistants (FTE)64

Support staff (FTE)89

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils281

Free school meals31.7%

English as additional language9.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British76.2%

White Other5.7%

Asian Other2.8%

Mixed Other2.8%

Indian2.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.1%

Bangladeshi1.8%

Other1.4%

Black African1.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Mixed White & African1.1%

White Irish0.4%

Unclassified0.4%

Chinese0.4%

Black Caribbean0.4%

Traveller Irish0.4%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£22,119

total expenditure per pupil

+£14,719 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£8,403

Support staff£7,790

Premises£1,342

Energy£573

Learning resources£636

Income per pupil£22,152

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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