Woodley School and College
URN: 107797 • Huddersfield HD5 8JE
Overview
- Name
- Woodley School and College
- URN
- 107797
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adrian Sugden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01484223937
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield HD5 8JE
Summary
Woodley School and College is a community special school located in Huddersfield, catering to children aged 5-19 with complex autism. With a current enrolment of 182 pupils, the school is committed to providing an aspirational and inclusive environment. It is recognised for its high standards in autism expertise, holding Advanced Autism Accreditation and serving as a training hub for other schools in the Kirklees area.
The curriculum at Woodley focuses on a person-centred approach, emphasising individual support needs through Positive Behaviour Support. The school offers a diverse range of subjects and activities, including core academic areas, arts, and life skills, ensuring a well-rounded education tailored to each student's needs.
Woodley School and College actively promotes community involvement and values pupil voice, encouraging students to share their experiences and contribute to school life. The school also provides resources for parents and carers, fostering a collaborative environment to support the development of each child. For more information, visit their website at www.woodleyschool.org.uk.
The curriculum at Woodley focuses on a person-centred approach, emphasising individual support needs through Positive Behaviour Support. The school offers a diverse range of subjects and activities, including core academic areas, arts, and life skills, ensuring a well-rounded education tailored to each student's needs.
Woodley School and College actively promotes community involvement and values pupil voice, encouraging students to share their experiences and contribute to school life. The school also provides resources for parents and carers, fostering a collaborative environment to support the development of each child. For more information, visit their website at www.woodleyschool.org.uk.
Useful links
- Registration Form (other)
- podcasts (other)
- Administer Site (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- mobile app (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction (70.2)
- University of Huddersfield (70.2)
- Castle Hill School (67.6)
- Nortonthorpe Hall School (60.2)
- The Mount School (57.4)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 182
- Boys
- 142
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- 40.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 182 | 142 | 40 | 40.30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 158 | 120 | 38 | 40.70 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 134 | 107 | 27 | 39.50 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 134 | 107 | 27 | 39.50 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 119 | 93 | 26 | 37.70 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 114 | 89 | 25 | 34.30 |
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