Woodlands School

URN: 133316 • Edgware HA8 6JP

Overview

Name
Woodlands School
URN
133316
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
64.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Day-Lewis (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02083812188
Website
Visit
Address
Bransgrove Road, Edgware HA8 6JP

Summary

Woodlands School is a community special school located in Edgware, Harrow, catering to 137 pupils aged 3-11 with complex and profound learning difficulties, including severe autism and physical disabilities. The school is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience, supported by a highly trained staff and purpose-built facilities. Individualised programmes are designed to help each pupil achieve their potential across personal, social, emotional, and academic domains.

The school operates with a strong ethos of teamwork, involving multi-agency support from physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, ensuring tailored interventions for every student. Woodlands School is recognised for its effective provision and is actively involved in the local community, offering training and outreach support to other schools and professionals in special educational needs (SEN).

Woodlands School's vision is to inspire excellence and foster a learning community where safety, respect, and achievement are paramount. The school aims to create a nurturing environment that encourages pupils to grow and flourish, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for families.

Key details

LA
Harrow
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
135
Pupils
137
Boys
100
Girls
37
FSM %
29.90
Open date
2001-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Middlesex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 137 100 37 135 29.90
2024-09-11 136 95 41 136 30.10
2023-09-11 135 91 44 136 26.90
2022-09-11 135 91 44 136 26.90
2021-09-11 132 87 45 136 27.30
2020-09-11 136 94 42 135 28.40

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