108
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
16%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 15/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBlackpool
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Woodlands School · All-through · Blackpool
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
108
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
77%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
6%
Persistent absence
16%
Contact
Address
Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HF
Local authority
Blackpool
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 | 108 | 8.3 | 100% | 6% | 77% | 6% | 16% |
| 2023/24 | 110 | 7.9 | 100% | 4% | 76% | 6% | 22% |
| 2022/23 | 110 | 7.9 | 100% | 4% | 76% | 6% | 12% |
| 2021/22 | 120 | 8.6 | 100% | 3% | 75% | 6% | 19% |
| 2020/21 | 118 | 8.4 | 100% | 3% | 66% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 108 | 7.6 | 100% | 4% | 56% | 7% | 21% |
| 2017/18 | 105 | 8.7 | 100% | 4% | 55% | 7% | 20% |
| 2016/17 | 100 | 7.8 | 100% | 2% | 57% | 9% | 28% |
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