Latest News:
OFSTED Report from Tuesday
18th & Wednesday 19th January 2012 now online. Follow
this link
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Woodlands School is a special needs school for pupils aged 2 to 16 who have a range of special educational needs. The majority have moderate learning difficulties with an increasing number having severe learning difficulties. In addition, the majority of the population in the school have communication difficulties with around 50% being on the Autistic Spectrum. There are also some pupils with behaviour, sensory difficulties and medical diagnoses.
Canoeing at Wykeham (more pictures on "News & Class Pages")
"This is a good school. It has several outstanding aspects"
"The curriculum is highly personalised and is outstanding.......balanced well between academic, vocational, physical and creative elements."
"Teaching is good overall, and often outstanding"
"Pupils really enjoy school; there is a purposeful, calm working atmosphere where pupils feel at ease."
"Pupils' behaviour and safety are outstanding"
"Parents and carers commented in glowing terms about the care that the school provides for their children."
OFSTED 2012
To access a full copy of our 2012 OFSTED report please follow this link.
Our previous OFSTED report from 2009 can be accessed by following the link below.
A Senior Class enjoying Christmas Dinner
(more pictures on "News & Class pages")