Woodlands

URN: 140486 • Rossendale BL0 0QL

Overview

Name
Woodlands
URN
140486
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Fletcher (since 2025)
Telephone
07747268586
Website
Visit
Address
Church Lane, Rossendale BL0 0QL

Summary

Woodlands School, located in Rossendale, Lancashire, is an independent special school that opened in December 2013. It serves a small cohort of six pupils, with a capacity for nine, and is designed to provide specialised support for children and young people who have experienced early trauma. The school operates in conjunction with The Woodlands therapeutic home, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and care through the Restorative Parenting Recovery Programme.

The curriculum at Woodlands is highly personalised and structured, tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil. With small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios, the school focuses on fostering social, emotional, and academic development. Leaders prioritise reading to help pupils become confident and fluent readers, and they effectively utilise individual education, health, and care plans to adjust the curriculum accordingly.

Woodlands School’s ethos is centred around providing quality education and care for vulnerable children, aiming to prepare them for future economic wellbeing while nurturing their personal development. The school’s commitment to therapeutic practices and a vibrant curriculum reflects its dedication to creating a supportive learning environment.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
6 - 14
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
9
Pupils
6
Boys
3
Girls
3
FSM %
Open date
2013-12-06
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 6 3 3 9
2024-09-11 9 5 4 9
2023-09-11 7 3 4 9 0.00
2022-09-11 7 3 4 9 0.00
2021-09-11 6 5 1 9
2020-09-11 6 6 0 9

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