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Woodlands School
Goodgraded 08/02/2023Ages 2–1987 pupilsDoes not apply
Woodlands School is a school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Plymouth. The school has around 87 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/02/2023, Woodlands School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Plymouth can view Woodlands School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Plymouth (PL6 5ES), Woodlands School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance81.9%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence68.2%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher6.1England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.8%England avg 26.3%
English not first language4.1%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 81.4
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
EBacc average point score0.2
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Plymouth
All schools in Plymouth →Whitleigh Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miSir John Hunt Community Sports CollegeGood · 0.3 miBeechwood Primary Academy0.6 miWoodfield Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miNotre Dame RC SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miSt Boniface's RC College1.1 mi
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