The Woodlands School, Milton Keynes
The Woodlands School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Milton Keynes. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Woodlands School in detail
The Woodlands School in its own words
In its own words: "At TWS we are a thriving, diverse community that reflects the city we are situated in. Our core values are at the heart of what we do, every day. These values hold us together as a community just as British Values hold us together as a country."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Woodlands School are Redwood Park School (1.7 miles); Romans Field School (2.6 miles, Good); Cambian Bletchley Park School (2.9 miles, Good); and White Spire School (3 miles, Outstanding).
Redwood Park SchoolRomans Field SchoolCambian Bletchley Park SchoolWhite Spire School
Where pupils go next
Of the 16 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at The Woodlands School has an education, health and care plan (239 of 239 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
The Woodlands School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 89 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Milton Keynes (156).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Woodlands School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
42.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Speech and language, Autism, MLD +1
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Woodlands School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Woodlands School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Woodlands School is in Milton Keynes; for families living there:
- Milton Keynes's school travel policy: School Travel Support Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
239 pupils
218 places
21 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Milton Keynes
Across Milton Keynes council
Places available
3,905
Applications
3,768
Got 1st preference
82.2%
Got preferred school
96.9%
All secondary applications across Milton Keynes council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
239
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Woodlands School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
239
Total Pupils
200
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
41
Teachers
5.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,915
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
19.0%
Persistent absence
189
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Woodlands School
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Questions parents ask about The Woodlands School
What are SATs results like at The Woodlands School?
Of the pupils at The Woodlands School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is The Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?
The Woodlands School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Woodlands School?
No fixed boundary. When The Woodlands School is oversubscribed, Milton Keynes allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Woodlands School?
The Woodlands School has around 239 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
Does The Woodlands School have specialist SEN provision?
The Woodlands School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at The Woodlands School?
7.2% of sessions were missed at The Woodlands School in 2024/25. 19% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Woodlands School?
Apply through Milton Keynes's coordinated admissions process, naming The Woodlands School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Woodlands School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Woodlands School?
The Woodlands School is at Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)