The Woodlands Academy
Academy special converter · Ages 2–16 · Scarborough, North Yorkshire
The Woodlands Academy is a special school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire for ages 2–16 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 6 March 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QN
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–16
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- Pupils on roll
- 146 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 57.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 6 March 2024
Strengths
- “The school has developed curriculum pathways to meet pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- “Parts of the curriculum match the ambitions of the national curriculum.”
- “Leaders ensure all pupils are fully included in school life.”
To improve
- “However, it is not clear consistently how curriculum pathways work together as pupils progress through the school.”
- “Some pupils have historic poor attendance.”
- “It is not consistently clear how curriculum pathways work together as pupils progress through the school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 April 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for The Woodlands Academy
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in North Yorkshire.
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- Scarborough College 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cambian Scarborough School 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Brompton Hall School 6.0 mi Not judged
- Fyling Hall School 11.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Welburn Hall School 21.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Terrington Hall School 24.1 mi No Ofsted grade