The Woodlands
Other · Pupil referral unit · Ages 6–16 · Ferryhill, County Durham
The Woodlands is an other school in Ferryhill, County Durham for ages 6–16 (pupil referral unit). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 30 April 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Broom Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8AN
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 6–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- County Durham
- Pupils on roll
- 330 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 80.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 30 April 2025
Strengths
- “The school’s values of growth, respect, opportunity, positivity, and well-being are high priorities at this nurturing school.”
- “There is a purposeful and calm atmosphere.”
- “Pupils are valued and warmly welcomed by caring staff.”
To improve
- “However, there are some limitations in the resources that pupils at the school can access.”
- “This means that a few pupils with education, health and care plans (EHC plans) do not receive some aspects of their learning programmes.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 May 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in County Durham.
- The Oaks Secondary School 2.6 mi School remains Outstanding
- Norman Cornish Academy 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Strawberry Lane 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School 4.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Walworth School 4.6 mi School remains Good
- The Grange Learning Centre 4.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Trimdon Hill School 5.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Forest Park School 5.9 mi No Ofsted grade