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Woodlands Secondary School

Woodlands Secondary School, Luton
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Woodlands Secondary School

Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3SP

A Outstanding-rated special school in Luton.

Community special school
Pupils
263
Ages
11-18
FSM
44.0%
Capacity
265
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Woodlands Secondary School

Woodlands Secondary School is a secondary school in Luton, Luton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). The school has around 263 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3SP | More schools in Luton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Woodlands Secondary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Nov 2022 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Nov 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Woodlands Secondary School

What is Woodlands Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlands Secondary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
Where is Woodlands Secondary School located?
Woodlands Secondary School is a secondary school in Luton, Luton (LU3 3SP).
How many pupils attend Woodlands Secondary School?
Woodlands Secondary School has around 263 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Woodlands Secondary School with other schools?
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