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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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