Woodlands School
URN: 113644 • Plymouth PL6 5ES
Overview
- Name
- Woodlands School
- URN
- 113644
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrea Hemmens (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752300101
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodview Learning Community, Plymouth PL6 5ES
Summary
Woodlands School is a foundation special school located in Plymouth, catering to a mixed-gender population of 87 pupils, with a capacity of 85. The school focuses on providing tailored educational experiences for students with special educational needs, aiming to empower them to take control of their lives. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Creating Empowered Lives," reflecting a commitment to high-quality education and support.
The curriculum at Woodlands is diverse and designed to meet the individual needs of each student. It includes a range of specialised programmes such as the Early Years Curriculum, Sensory Curriculum, Life Skills Curriculum, and Preparing for Adulthood Curriculum. The school also emphasises core skills in literacy and numeracy, ensuring that students develop essential competencies alongside their personal growth.
Woodlands School is dedicated to fostering a supportive community, offering various services including nursing, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. The school actively engages with parents and carers to promote collaboration and support for students' development, ensuring a holistic approach to education and well-being.
The curriculum at Woodlands is diverse and designed to meet the individual needs of each student. It includes a range of specialised programmes such as the Early Years Curriculum, Sensory Curriculum, Life Skills Curriculum, and Preparing for Adulthood Curriculum. The school also emphasises core skills in literacy and numeracy, ensuring that students develop essential competencies alongside their personal growth.
Woodlands School is dedicated to fostering a supportive community, offering various services including nursing, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. The school actively engages with parents and carers to promote collaboration and support for students' development, ensuring a holistic approach to education and well-being.
Useful links
- Sensory (sen)
- Administer Site (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
- Learning (other)
- Early Years (other)
- Life Skills (other)
- Preparing for Adulthood (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mill Ford School (66.0)
- A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education (60.2)
- University of Plymouth (58.7)
- Brook Green Centre for Learning (58.6)
- Arts University Plymouth (57.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 87 | 44 | 43 | 85 | 26.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 47 | 38 | 85 | 31.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 88 | 45 | 43 | 85 | 26.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 88 | 45 | 43 | 85 | 26.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 87 | 42 | 45 | 86 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 85 | 39 | 46 | 86 | 17.80 |
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