Woodlands Meed, Burgess Hill

In its own words: "At Woodlands Meed we believe you will find an incredibly positive and supportive environment, within both the school and college. These are happy and friendly places to learn, work and build the best possible future. Each student is offered individualised care and learning, while belonging to an inclusive, understanding and rewarding community."

The nearest other special schools to Woodlands Meed are Hambrook School (0.8 miles, selective); LVS Hassocks (2.9 miles); Farney Close School (3.6 miles, Good); and Chailey Heritage School (4.7 miles, Outstanding).

Of the 30 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 93% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 33% to a further education college and 3% into work.

32.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%), Mixed (7%) and Asian (6%).

Almost every pupil at Woodlands Meed has an education, health and care plan (295 of 296 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.

Woodlands Meed provides for pupils with visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

The nearest railway station is Burgess Hill Rail Station, about 460 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queens Crescent (sw-bound), 380 metres away.

In 2024/25, Woodlands Meed issued 9 suspensions, 3.2 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.