Woodlands School
URN: 123630 • Shrewsbury SY4 5PJ
Overview
- Name
- Woodlands School
- URN
- 123630
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 24.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julia Taylor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- , Shrewsbury SY4 5PJ
Summary
Woodlands School is a community special school located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, catering to children and young people aged nine to sixteen with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school has a capacity for 84 students and currently supports 62 pupils, with a significant percentage (66.10%) eligible for free school meals.
The school’s ethos is centred around building strong relationships based on respect and empathy, creating a nurturing environment where students can thrive. Woodlands aims to help each child overcome barriers to learning, fostering both personal and academic growth. The curriculum is tailored to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), offering a broad and ambitious academic programme alongside vocational learning opportunities.
Woodlands School has a rich history of supporting vulnerable pupils, with a commitment to ensuring that every student feels valued and understood. The focus is on preparing young people for adulthood, equipping them with the skills necessary for independent living and positive community engagement.
The school’s ethos is centred around building strong relationships based on respect and empathy, creating a nurturing environment where students can thrive. Woodlands aims to help each child overcome barriers to learning, fostering both personal and academic growth. The curriculum is tailored to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), offering a broad and ambitious academic programme alongside vocational learning opportunities.
Woodlands School has a rich history of supporting vulnerable pupils, with a commitment to ensuring that every student feels valued and understood. The focus is on preparing young people for adulthood, equipping them with the skills necessary for independent living and positive community engagement.
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Nearby alternatives
- Condover College Limited (70.2)
- The Henslow and Evolution School (55.6)
- Mill Hall School (53.1)
- Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service (51.7)
- Shrewsbury School (50.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 9 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 62
- Boys
- 51
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- 66.10
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2021-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 62 | 51 | 11 | 84 | 66.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 62 | 51 | 11 | 84 | 66.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 62 | 51 | 11 | 84 | 66.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 62 | 51 | 11 | 84 | 66.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 62 | 51 | 11 | 84 | 66.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 69 | 57 | 12 | 84 | 53.60 |
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