SecondaryData as of May 2026

Woodlands Community College

Minstead Avenue, Harefield, Southampton, SO18 5FW

Foundation school

Pupils

901

Ages

11-16

FSM

55.4%

Attainment 8

35.4

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

35.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

12.2%

Basics 9-5

15.3%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

24.4%

EBacc APS

3.06

EBacc 9-5

5.7%

EBacc 9-4

14.2%

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About Woodlands Community College

Woodlands Community College is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. The school has around 901 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Minstead Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5FW | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

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

Sept 2022 — Good
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Jan 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Woodlands Community College

What is Woodlands Community College's Ofsted rating?

Woodlands Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Woodlands Community College's latest exam results?

Woodlands Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Woodlands Community College located?

Woodlands Community College is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO18 5FW).

How many pupils attend Woodlands Community College?

Woodlands Community College has around 901 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Woodlands Community College with other schools?

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