The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 8–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Capacity
- 0%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Head
- Mrs Lesley-Ann Patrick
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St John's Wood Church, Lord's Roundabout, London, NW8 7NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ark King Solomon Academy
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United Colleges Group
16 plus · 1.1km away
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire
Independent · 1.2km away
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Primary · 1.2km away
ICS London
Independent · 1.3km away
Marylebone Boys' School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Woodside School a selective school?
Yes. Woodside School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Woodside School's Ofsted rating?
Woodside School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Woodside School take?
Woodside School caters for pupils aged 8 to 18.
Where is Woodside School?
Woodside School is in London, NW8 7NE, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodside School have a sixth form?
No, Woodside School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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