The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 263
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 44%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mrs Sandra Clarke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLea Manor High School
Secondary · 379m away
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Secondary · 432m away
The Meads Primary School
Primary · 661m away
Parklea Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Grasmere Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Icknield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lealands High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Warden Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodlands Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlands Secondary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodlands Secondary School?
Woodlands Secondary School currently has 263 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodlands Secondary School take?
Woodlands Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Woodlands Secondary School?
Woodlands Secondary School is in Luton, LU3 3SP, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodlands Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Woodlands Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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