Woodside School
Other independent special school · Ages 5–16 · London, Westminster
Woodside School is an independent special school in London, Westminster for ages 5–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- St John's Wood Church, Lord's Roundabout, London, NW8 7NE
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–16
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Westminster
- Pupils on roll
- 1 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “The school is a positive place to be, built on mutually respectful relationships and trust between adults and pupils.”
- “The school caters effectively for pupils who may face a range of barriers to learning and who may have extensive gaps in their education when they join.”
- “The school offers a bespoke educational experience that is matched to each pupil's special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
To improve
- “Leaders should ensure that systems used to measure the progress of pupils, including in their personal development, remain effective when pupil numbers increase.”
- “Leaders should ensure that the tailored approach to pupils’ personal development, including careers provision and the fostering of pupils' talents and interests, are sustainable as the number of pupils on the school roll grows.”
- “The proprietor and governors should develop clear systems of accountability to ensure that robust challenge is maintained as the school grows to ensure that the independent school standards continue to be met.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 May 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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