Henry David Learning Woodfield School, Lutterworth

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 719

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Deborah Wilson
Pupils:35 / 50 capacity
LA:Leicestershire
Phone:01455209333
Address:The Dutch Barn, Main Street, Lutterworth, LE17 5EE
Status:open
Opened:26 January 2021

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 6 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Inspected 10 March 2026View full report
URN:148245
UKPRN:10089052
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:South Leicestershire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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

Social & online

Getting There

Bus Stops

Frolesworth Road (opposite)
659m · 11 min walk
Can you get into this school?
Enter your postcode to find out

Commute Calculator

Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply

Sign up free to see your commute to this school

What are my chances?

Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.

Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

70%

Available places

35 pupils

50 capacity

15 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Lutterworth

Low pressure
New homes approved:731
Projected new pupils:132

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lutterworth

Admissions Demand - Leicestershire

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

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)

10 March 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
30 January 2024
14 June 2022

House Prices

Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost

Sign up free to see house prices near this school

SEN Provision

How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.

Sign up free to see special needs support at this school

Pupil Demographics

The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.

Sign up free to see who goes to this school

Reviews

No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.

Leave a Review

You need to be signed in to leave a review.

Feeder Primary Schools

Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity

Nearby Schools

Do you work at this school?

Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.