Woodfield School, London
Woodfield School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, part of Compass Learning Partnership. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Woodfield School in detail
Woodfield School in its own words
In its own words: "Woodfield School has outstanding practice in promoting the Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural development of pupils that includes British Values. SMSC is strongly reflected in each subject in the curriculum. The following examples in the booklet below are taken from our evaluation of the curriculum."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Woodfield Special School, part of the Compass Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust At Woodfield, our vision is clear and deeply rooted in our community: creating a community of lifelong learners where every young person feels valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their full potential."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Woodfield School are Phoenix Arch School (1.3 miles, Good); Southover Partnership School (1.3 miles); The Village School (1.4 miles, Outstanding); and Mapledown School (1.5 miles, Good).
Phoenix Arch SchoolSouthover Partnership SchoolThe Village SchoolMapledown School
The trust
Woodfield School is one of 2 schools run by Compass Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 31 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 97% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 13% to a further education college.
Who goes there
51.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 66% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (28%), Asian (24%) and other ethnic groups (12%).
Almost every pupil at Woodfield School has an education, health and care plan (191 of 191 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Woodfield School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hendon Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 435 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Brent (744).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Woodfield School issued 5 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils, and 1 permanent exclusion.
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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
About
Woodfield School, located in Kingsbury, London, caters for pupils aged 11–19 with a range of special educational needs including those who have moderate to complex learning difficulties together with a range of other needs. Two thirds of the pupils are boys.
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At a Glance
51.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Woodfield School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 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
98%
Near capacity
191 pupils
195 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Brent council
Places available
3,524
Applications
3,253
Got 1st preference
70.4%
Got preferred school
93.1%
All secondary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
191
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Woodfield School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
191
Total Pupils
135
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
35
Teachers
5.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,923
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.9%
Overall absence
31.7%
Persistent absence
126
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
Woodfield School
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Woodfield School
What is Woodfield School's Ofsted rating?
Woodfield School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Woodfield School?
No fixed boundary. When Woodfield School is oversubscribed, Brent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Woodfield School?
Woodfield School has around 191 pupils on roll. 51% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Woodfield School have specialist SEN provision?
Woodfield School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Woodfield School?
10.9% of sessions were missed at Woodfield School in 2024/25. 31.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Woodfield School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Woodfield 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 Woodfield School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Woodfield School?
Woodfield School is at Glenwood Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 7LY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)