263
Pupils · 2024/25
53%
EAL · 2024/25
33%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 08/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLuton
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio10.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Woodlands Secondary School · Secondary with sixth form · Luton
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
263
Pupil : teacher ratio
10.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
53%
FSM eligible
46%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
12%
Persistent absence
33%
Contact
Address
Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3SP
Local authority
Luton
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 | 263 | 9.2 | 100% | 53% | 46% | 12% | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 262 | 10.8 | 100% | 53% | 45% | 11% | 38% |
| 2022/23 | 262 | 10.0 | 100% | 55% | 47% | 11% | 36% |
| 2021/22 | 261 | 9.3 | 100% | 58% | 49% | 12% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 259 | 11.3 | 100% | 57% | 38% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 218 | 9.5 | 100% | 56% | 46% | 13% | 37% |
| 2017/18 | 191 | 10.2 | 100% | 61% | 49% | 14% | 32% |
| 2016/17 | 173 | 9.6 | 100% | 62% | 52% | 13% | 28% |
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