The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 296 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,492
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 30.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mr David Wright
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodlands Approach, Woodlands School, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5BA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Woodlands School a selective school?
No. Woodlands School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlands School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodlands School?
Woodlands School currently has 1,492 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodlands School take?
Woodlands School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Woodlands School?
Woodlands School is in Basildon, SS16 5BA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodlands School have a sixth form?
No, Woodlands School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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