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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Key Info Access essential information on policies, curriculum, safeguarding, governance, finances, facilities, and contacts. (sen)
- Extra-Curricular Programme Page (other)
- see contact details here (other)
- Parent Voice (other)
- Home (other)
- Community (other)
- Parent Hub (other)
- Student Zone (other)
- Transition (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (73.8)
- Brookfield Community School (69.8)
- Cantell School (67.4)
- Wildern School (67.0)
- Bitterne Park School (66.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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