Woodlands Secondary School is a sixth form special school in Luton, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 263 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 6.0%, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.2%.
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Woodlands Secondary School has an overall absence rate of 11.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Woodlands Secondary School is 6.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Woodlands Secondary School has 263 pupils on roll.
29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Woodlands Secondary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Woodlands Secondary School is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Woodlands Secondary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
130/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
48/mo
37% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Leagrave Rail Station
1.4km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Luton area
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.