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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress from very low starting points because teaching is outstanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere in the school where everyone works together.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers plan activities which promote maximum progress from the smallest steps of achievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behaviour is supported by strong relationships.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: High expectations, personalised plans; targets align with EHC plans.
Academic Progress: Carefully planned pathways, some broad steps need clarity.
Teacher Engagement: Performance management systems are used efficiently to challenge staff.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers have extremely high expectations and are highly skilled in checking how well pupils have learned.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers and teaching assistants are exceptionally skilled at supporting every pupil to overcome individual challenges in learning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers adapt curriculum to meet individual needs.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Effective training and workload consideration.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parent support ambassadors work effectively with parents to ensure smooth transitions.
Communication with Parents: Progress reports are provided for parents each year. This ensures parents are well informed about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak affectionately about the devotion and care that is provided to their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher provides outstanding leadership with a clear focus on quality provision and high expectations.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders work with other schools to develop better ways to measure pupils' personal and social development.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Reviewing curriculum for clarity and alignment with EHC plans.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding permeates through the school; staff know pupils extremely well.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: The school is a calm and orderly place with excellent behavior in all lessons.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff, governors and parents work closely together to provide a safe environment.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safe school prioritizes pupil welfare.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Staff foster positive behaviour with in-depth understanding.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Practice strategies for safety in various situations.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The sensory programmes enrich the curriculum with activities such as gardening and hydrotherapy.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students' excellent attitudes to learning enable them to make outstanding progress academically, personally, and socially.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor learning spaces include an orchard, a sensory garden, and a music area.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Dance lessons and community safety visits offered.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders host an opportunities evening in partnership with local colleges, providers, and services.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Work-related learning and supported internships prepare students for the next stage of their education, training, or employment.
Career Counselling Services: Appropriate careers advice provided.
Support for SEND: Special educational needs funding for all pupils is well spent ensuring individualised support.
Support for SEND: Curriculum designed for pupils with profound learning difficulties, EHC plans in place.
Subjects Offered: Pupils make outstanding progress in communication, reading, writing, and mathematics across key stages.
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Woodfield School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 128 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-19 | 4-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -13.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13.3 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.72% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodfield School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1