How many pupils does Woodlands School have?

Woodlands School has 108 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Woodlands School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Woodlands School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Woodlands School?

Woodlands School is located at Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY3 9HF.

Woodlands School

Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY3 9HF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

KS2 expected

2–19

Ages

108

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Woodlands School

Woodlands School is a community special school in Blackpool, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 108 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 69.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackpool →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 108 / 110 (98%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

69.4%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

16.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

8.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

42.17

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£50,870

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 40% on leadership pay

↑ +£2 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£27,869

Spend per pupil

£25,933

Income per pupil

36%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY3 9HF
Phone: 01253316722
Headteacher: Karen Haworth
Website: http://www.woodlands.blackpool.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodlands School?: Woodlands School is a community special school in Blackpool, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Woodlands School have?: Woodlands School has 108 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Woodlands School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Woodlands School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Woodlands School?: Woodlands School is located at Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool, FY3 9HF.

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