Woodlands Meed

URN: 136114 • Burgess Hill RH15 9EY

Overview

Name
Woodlands Meed
URN
136114
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
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Adam Rowland (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01444244133
Website
Visit
Address
Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EY

Summary

Woodlands Meed is a foundation special school located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, catering to students aged 2 to 19 with a range of learning needs and disabilities. The school operates with a strong ethos of inclusivity, providing a supportive environment where each student receives individualised care and education tailored to their specific requirements. With a current enrolment of 281 pupils, the school has a capacity of 259, reflecting its commitment to maintaining small class sizes and high staffing ratios for effective special educational needs (SEN) provision.

The curriculum at Woodlands Meed is designed to be highly personalised and creative, supported by a dedicated team of teaching staff and a multi-disciplinary group of medical therapists, including speech and language therapists and physiotherapists. This collaborative approach ensures that all students are encouraged to achieve their full potential in a nurturing setting.

Admissions to Woodlands Meed require an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) maintained by the local authority. The school follows the West Sussex County Council's special needs admission system, ensuring that prospective pupils are assessed for their suitability based on their needs and available resources. Parents are encouraged to engage with the admissions process through the Special Educational Needs Assessment Team (SENAT).

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
259
Pupils
281
Boys
174
Girls
107
FSM %
32.60
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 281 174 107 259 32.60
2024-09-11 280 178 102 259 31.20
2023-09-11 276 177 99 259 27.50
2022-09-11 276 177 99 259 27.50
2021-09-11 269 174 95 259 28.70
2020-09-11 266 175 91 259 27.70

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