The Woodlands School
URN: 110584 • Milton Keynes MK8 0PU
Overview
- Name
- The Woodlands School
- URN
- 110584
- 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
- 53.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Munro (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01908563885
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Admiral Drive, Milton Keynes MK8 0PU
Summary
The Woodlands School is a community special school located in Milton Keynes, catering to children and young people aged 4 to 19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social Communication Difficulties. The school operates across three campuses: Hertford Place for primary students, and Hazeley and Galley Hill for middle and upper departments. With a current enrollment of 233 pupils, the school exceeds its capacity of 218, reflecting its commitment to providing tailored educational support.
The school focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive environment, where each student is encouraged to develop their unique strengths and abilities. The curriculum is designed to address the specific needs of students with Autism, fostering both academic and life skills to promote independence. However, it does not cater to students whose primary needs are related to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
Collaboration with families and external professionals is a key aspect of the school's ethos, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support throughout their educational journey. The Woodlands School aims to celebrate diversity and cultivate a positive atmosphere where all students can thrive.
The school focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive environment, where each student is encouraged to develop their unique strengths and abilities. The curriculum is designed to address the specific needs of students with Autism, fostering both academic and life skills to promote independence. However, it does not cater to students whose primary needs are related to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
Collaboration with families and external professionals is a key aspect of the school's ethos, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support throughout their educational journey. The Woodlands School aims to celebrate diversity and cultivate a positive atmosphere where all students can thrive.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Admissions/Entry criteria (sen)
- New Sensory Garden (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- 01908 563885 (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Vision and values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- White Spire School (67.1)
- Slated Row School (64.8)
- Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit (61.2)
- The Open University (58.7)
- Cambian Bletchley Park School (56.6)
Key details
- LA
- Milton Keynes
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 218
- Pupils
- 233
- Boys
- 192
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 44.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 233 | 192 | 41 | 218 | 44.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 176 | 35 | 202 | 40.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 189 | 155 | 34 | 202 | 35.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 189 | 155 | 34 | 190 | 35.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 176 | 149 | 27 | 180 | 34.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 180 | 152 | 28 | 180 | 25.60 |
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