The Woodlands Academy

About The Woodlands Academy

The Woodlands Academy is an academy special converter in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–16. It has 138 pupils on roll. It is part of HORIZONS SPECIALIST ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 57.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Yorkshire →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 2–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

138 / 136 (101%) · over capacity

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 March 2024

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.

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 Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6QN

Phone

01723373260

Co-Headteacher

Michelle Hockham

Website

https://www.horizonstrust.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Woodlands Academy?

The Woodlands Academy is an academy special converter in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–16.

How many pupils does The Woodlands Academy have?

The Woodlands Academy has 138 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Woodlands Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Woodlands Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 March 2024).

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

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

Is The Woodlands Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Woodlands Academy is part of HORIZONS SPECIALIST ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Woodlands Academy?

The Woodlands Academy is located at Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6QN.