Fox Wood Special School

About Fox Wood Special School

Fox Wood Special School is a community special school in Warrington, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 138 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Warrington →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

138 / 78 (177%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 October 2021

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

Holes Lane, Warrington, Warrington, WA1 4LS

Phone

01925811534

Headteacher

Lucinda Duffy

Website

http://www.foxwoodschool.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fox Wood Special School?

Fox Wood Special School is a community special school in Warrington, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does Fox Wood Special School have?

Fox Wood Special School has 138 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Fox Wood Special School's Ofsted rating?

Fox Wood Special School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021).

How does Fox Wood Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

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

Where is Fox Wood Special School?

Fox Wood Special School is located at Holes Lane, Warrington, Warrington, WA1 4LS.