138
Pupils · 2024/25
14%
EAL · 2024/25
25%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 19/10/2021
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWarrington
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Fox Wood Special School · All-through · Warrington
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
138
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
14%
FSM eligible
50%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
25%
Contact
Address
Holes Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4LS
Local authority
Warrington
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 138 | 6.4 | 100% | 14% | 50% | 10% | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 133 | 6.8 | 100% | 15% | 50% | 9% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 124 | 5.9 | 100% | 15% | 42% | 10% | 35% |
| 2021/22 | 115 | 7.0 | 100% | 13% | 43% | 11% | 33% |
| 2020/21 | 108 | 6.6 | 100% | 14% | 37% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 91 | 6.3 | 100% | 10% | 35% | 9% | 29% |
| 2017/18 | 94 | 5.4 | 100% | 10% | 36% | 12% | 35% |
| 2016/17 | 85 | 5.2 | 100% | 10% | 41% | 13% | 31% |
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