Woodlands School
URN: 141214 • Basildon SS16 5BA
Overview
- Name
- Woodlands School
- URN
- 141214
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Wright (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01268282146
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodlands Approach, Basildon SS16 5BA
Summary
Woodlands School is a mixed secondary academy located in Basildon, Essex, with a current enrolment of 1,492 students and a capacity of 1,500. The school operates under the ethos of Aspiration, Resilience, Opportunity, and Excellence, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The school is housed in a modern £26 million facility, designed to enhance the educational experience.
The curriculum at Woodlands School is focused on academic excellence, preparing students for further and higher education through a wide range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom. The school emphasizes self-motivation, respect, and hard work, ensuring that all students are encouraged to take charge of their learning.
Additionally, Woodlands School offers an Enhanced Provision for students with speech and language needs, providing tailored support to help them access the mainstream curriculum. This provision includes regular input from qualified therapists and aims to integrate these students fully into school life, ensuring their academic progress is closely monitored.
The curriculum at Woodlands School is focused on academic excellence, preparing students for further and higher education through a wide range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom. The school emphasizes self-motivation, respect, and hard work, ensuring that all students are encouraged to take charge of their learning.
Additionally, Woodlands School offers an Enhanced Provision for students with speech and language needs, providing tailored support to help them access the mainstream curriculum. This provision includes regular input from qualified therapists and aims to integrate these students fully into school life, ensuring their academic progress is closely monitored.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- GOVERNORS meeting (governance)
- Aspirations Faculty - Send (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- AROE Parental Communication Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- De La Salle School (59.0)
- The James Hornsby School (53.2)
- The Basildon Upper Academy (48.7)
- New Campus Basildon Studio School (47.7)
- Barstable School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1492
- Boys
- 798
- Girls
- 694
- FSM %
- 30.20
- Open date
- 2015-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1492 | 798 | 694 | 1500 | 30.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1494 | 799 | 695 | 1500 | 30.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1523 | 834 | 689 | 1500 | 27.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1523 | 834 | 689 | 1500 | 27.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1556 | 853 | 703 | 1500 | 25.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1552 | 851 | 701 | 1500 | 21.00 |
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