Woodlands School

About Woodlands School

Woodlands School is an academy sponsor led in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,492 pupils on roll. It is part of COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.4 (2025/26). 29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,492 / 1,500 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Woodlands Approach, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5BA

Phone

01268282146

Head Teacher

David Wright

Website

http://woodlandsschool.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodlands School?

Woodlands School is an academy sponsor led in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Woodlands School have?

Woodlands School has 1,492 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Woodlands School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Woodlands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.4 in 2025/26.

Is Woodlands School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woodlands School is part of COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD.

Where is Woodlands School?

Woodlands School is located at Woodlands Approach, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5BA.