The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 66% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 108
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 65.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Head
- Mrs Karen Haworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark School
Special school · Very close
Park Community Academy
Academy · Very close
The Nook School
Independent · 478m away
Pennsylvania House
Independent · 478m away
Applegate School
Independent · 478m away
Glendale House
Independent · 478m away
Brook House
Independent · 478m away
The Cedars
Independent · 478m away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlands School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodlands School?
Woodlands School currently has 108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodlands School take?
Woodlands School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Woodlands School?
Woodlands School is in Blackpool, FY3 9HF, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodlands School have a sixth form?
Yes, Woodlands School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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