Woodlands Community College

URN: 116465 • Southampton SO18 5FW

Overview

Name
Woodlands Community College
URN
116465
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Reach Cooperative Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Henderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02380463303
Website
Visit
Address
Minstead Avenue, Southampton SO18 5FW

Summary

Woodlands Community College, located in Southampton, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 901 pupils, against a capacity of 1,144. The school is committed to fostering respect, responsibility, and resilience among its students, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges. The ethos of the school emphasizes ambition for excellence and respect for its diverse community.

The curriculum at Woodlands is designed to support students in maximising their success, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, encouraging students to engage in the wider community and develop their interests outside the classroom.

Parental involvement is actively encouraged, with opportunities for parents to engage through forums and surveys. The school also provides essential resources for parents, including updates on policies and student progress. For any inquiries or support, parents can easily access information through the school's website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Southampton
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Reach Cooperative Trust
Capacity
1144
Pupils
901
Boys
465
Girls
436
FSM %
55.40
Open date
1997-01-17
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 901 465 436 1144 55.40
2024-09-11 892 450 442 1144 50.40
2023-09-11 780 398 382 1144 49.70
2022-09-11 780 398 382 1144 49.70
2021-09-11 677 357 320 1144 44.50
2020-09-11 648 334 314 1144 36.00

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