Woodlands School
URN: 148437 • Shrewsbury SY4 5PJ
Overview
- Name
- Woodlands School
- URN
- 148437
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J Taylor (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01939232372
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tilley Green, Shrewsbury SY4 5PJ
Summary
Woodlands School is a specialist academy located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, catering to children and young people aged 9 to 16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a supportive environment where each individual is treated with respect and dignity, aiming to help students realise their full potential. With a current enrolment of 54 pupils and a capacity of 82, Woodlands School prioritises inclusivity and personal development.
The curriculum at Woodlands is broad and ambitious, focusing on both academic and vocational learning tailored to each student's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school offers a strong academic programme leading to GCSEs and incorporates bespoke provisions to meet diverse needs. Regular reviews ensure that the curriculum remains aligned with the students' requirements, preparing them for independent living and future employment.
Woodlands School has a rich history of supporting vulnerable pupils, fostering a nurturing atmosphere where strong relationships are built on respect and empathy. The school’s ethos emphasises the importance of community and personal growth, aiming to replace feelings of educational failure with experiences of success and self-worth.
The curriculum at Woodlands is broad and ambitious, focusing on both academic and vocational learning tailored to each student's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school offers a strong academic programme leading to GCSEs and incorporates bespoke provisions to meet diverse needs. Regular reviews ensure that the curriculum remains aligned with the students' requirements, preparing them for independent living and future employment.
Woodlands School has a rich history of supporting vulnerable pupils, fostering a nurturing atmosphere where strong relationships are built on respect and empathy. The school’s ethos emphasises the importance of community and personal growth, aiming to replace feelings of educational failure with experiences of success and self-worth.
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- Local Offer (sen)
- Financial Benchmarking (other)
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- Accessibility Statement (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Condover College Limited (70.2)
- The Henslow and Evolution School (55.6)
- Mill Hall School (53.1)
- Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service (51.7)
- Shrewsbury School (50.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 9 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 82
- Pupils
- 54
- Boys
- 47
- Girls
- 7
- FSM %
- 68.50
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 54 | 47 | 7 | 82 | 68.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 55 | 52 | 3 | 82 | 72.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 82 | 83.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 82 | 83.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 82 |
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