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Woodlands School

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Woodlands School

Woodlands Approach, Basildon, SS16 5BA

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Pupils
1,492
Ages
11-16
FSM
30.2%
Attainment 8
42.0
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.2%
Basics 9-5
32.9%

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
71.9%
EBacc APS
3.85
EBacc 9-5
22.3%
EBacc 9-4
32.5%
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About Woodlands School

Woodlands School is a secondary school in Basildon, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. The school has around 1,492 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Woodlands School

What is Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlands School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Woodlands School's latest exam results?
Woodlands School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Woodlands School located?
Woodlands School is a secondary school in Basildon, Essex (SS16 5BA).
How many pupils attend Woodlands School?
Woodlands School has around 1,492 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Woodlands School with other schools?
View Woodlands School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.