Henry David Learning Woodfield School, Lutterworth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Henry David Learning Woodfield School excels at creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils feel cared for and supported to overcome personal barriers. Staff are highly trained and ambitious for all pupils, delivering a well-structured curriculum with strong emphasis on reading and practical life skills. The school prepares pupils exceptionally well for their future through work placements, careers guidance and opportunities to develop independence.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with daily phonics sessions and a wide range of texts
- Effective inclusion support with tailored targets and reasonable adjustments for all pupils
- High expectations for behaviour and attendance with calm, purposeful school days
- Well-trained staff with appropriate subject knowledge who adapt the curriculum to meet pupils' needs
- Strong preparation for adulthood including work placements, CV writing and careers guidance
Areas for Improvement
- Staff need better visibility of the full learning sequence across subjects and year groups
- Attendance remains stubbornly low for a small number of pupils despite improvement strategies
- Pupils' understanding of other faiths and religions is more limited than other aspects of personal development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Museums, zoo, Space Centre, local theatres, outdoor area activities, Christmas meal planning, sports day, work placements, litter picking, recycling initiatives
Henry David Learning Woodfield School is a special school where pupils make steady progress through a broad and ambitious curriculum. The school has made significant positive changes since the previous inspection, with pupils thriving in a purposeful and respectful environment.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
35 pupils
50 capacity
15 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Lutterworth
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Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,594
Applications
7,352
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Secondary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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