Woodlands
Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Birmingham, Warwickshire
Woodlands is a special school in Birmingham, Warwickshire for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement, from the inspection on 28 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Packington Lane, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 3JE
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- Warwickshire
- Pupils on roll
- 216 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 45.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Requires improvement Inspected 28 November 2023
Strengths
- “At this happy, vibrant special school, pupils arrive each day to a warm welcome from committed staff who greet them with a smile.”
- “Days begin smoothly and calmly as the result of effective morning routines.”
- “For instance, some pupils benefit from short sensory breaks following their long journeys to school, which set them up for their day.”
To improve
- “Plans are in place to bring about the same improvement in other areas, including early writing.”
- “Communication strategies underpin the clarity with which teachers provide information and guidance to pupils and this is typically consistent and effective, although some communication strategies, including the use of some assistive technologies, need more precision to be as effective as they could be.”
- “The teaching of early writing, and associated interventions, is at an earlier stage of improvement but leaders have clear plans in place to address these.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 8 September 2026 (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.
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Straight-line distance, in Warwickshire.
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