How many pupils does Woodlands School have?

Woodlands School has 54 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?

Woodlands School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).

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.

Is Woodlands School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woodlands School is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Woodlands School?

Woodlands School is located at Tilley Green, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PJ.

Woodlands School

Tilley Green, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PJ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 5 March 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

KS2 expected

9–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Woodlands School

Woodlands School is an academy special sponsor led in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 9–16. It has 54 pupils on roll. It is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 67.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 9–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 54 / 82 (66%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 March 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

67.2%

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

82%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

34.3%

Overall absence

81.7%

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.

14.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

5.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

3.05

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

£47,867

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,038 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -2 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 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.

£49,491

Spend per pupil

£57,491

Income per pupil

51%

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: Tilley Green, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PJ
Phone: 01939232372
Head Teacher: J Taylor
Website: www.woodlands.school

Academy Trust

MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodlands School?: Woodlands School is an academy special sponsor led in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 9–16.
How many pupils does Woodlands School have?: Woodlands School has 54 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?: Woodlands School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).
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.
Is Woodlands School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Woodlands School is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Woodlands School?: Woodlands School is located at Tilley Green, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PJ.

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