Woodlands Meed

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).