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Woodlands School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their individual starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are calm, focused, and enjoy coming to school.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff work well together to share ideas and support pupils effectively.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well from their different starting points and benefit from a broad range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and calm, with effective support to regulate behaviour and express feelings.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff respond quickly to emotional difficulties, ensuring pupils return to learning activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have a strong culture of professional dialogue and support.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching has improved since the last inspection, with pupils making good progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff are skilled and work well to meet pupils' complex needs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate training and have clear understanding of triggers affecting pupil behaviour.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective curriculum delivery helps pupils achieve well, but some areas need clearer knowledge identification.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some staff need more skill in adapting the pre-reading curriculum.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents appreciate the individual care, guidance, and support.
Communication with Parents: Concerns are dealt with quickly, and parents are kept well-informed.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very happy and recommend the school.
Communication with Parents: Regular updates about child鈥檚 progress; communication is a high priority.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns are dealt with quickly by the leadership team.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have improved teaching quality and support for pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: School raised aspirations, refined curriculum pathways to meet SEND needs, and involved governors for effective support.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding is effective with regular training and diligent procedures.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils feel cared for and listened to by adults in school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff engage closely with parents to ensure pupils' safety and well-being.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe with staff who are attentive to needs. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy outdoor play equipment and being in small groups.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Staff use time efficiently, including break and lunch times.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy the outdoor play equipment.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Strong offer including signing choir, swimming, and leadership roles.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are prepared well for the next stage in their education.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Work experiences provide insight into adult life and workplace readiness.
Support for SEND: Staff know and understand the complex needs of pupils, ensuring appropriate support.
Support for SEND: Curriculum pathways are designed to help meet SEND well, aiming for independence and adulthood preparedness.
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About Us
Woodlands School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 110 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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% | 50.85% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.04% | 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 | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.2 | 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 | - | 84 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 83 | 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 | - | 57.32% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.56% | 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 | - | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 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 | 0% | 54.96% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.63% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
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 | - | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 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 | - | 55.05% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.38% | 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 | - | 15.77% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.23% | 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 | - | 11.62% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 3.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 5.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.73 | 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% | 91.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.88% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.63% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 21.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 23.5% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.75% | 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 | - | 18.82% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.09% | 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 | - | 12.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 3.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 5.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.91 | 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 | - | 78% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 20.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.25% | 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 | - | 17.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.8% | 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 | - | 14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 2.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.03 | 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 | 100% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 33.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 23% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 23.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 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 | - | 16.6% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.7% | 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 | - | 8.8% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 2.3% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 4.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.95 | 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 | - | 78.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 136 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 18.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.86% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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 | - | 20.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.25% | 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 | - | 13.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.63% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 6.5% | 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 | - | 77.71% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.86% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.71% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodlands School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1