Woodlands School has closed (Thursday 9 July 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Woodlands School, Brentwood
Woodlands School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Brentwood.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Woodlands School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Woodlands School are Ursuline Preparatory School (1.6 miles), Brentwood School (3.1 miles), Oakfields Preparatory School (3.4 miles) and Edullect Academy Independent School (3.6 miles).
Ursuline Preparatory SchoolBrentwood SchoolOakfields Preparatory SchoolEdullect Academy Independent School
Who goes there
In 2026, 6 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 1 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Horndon Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Arterial Road (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, other theft and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Woodlands School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
32%
Available places
57 pupils
178 places
121 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Brentwood
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Brentwood
Across Essex council
Places available
17,590
Applications
16,568
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
12.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
57
Total Pupils
20
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Woodlands School
How many pupils go to Woodlands School?
Woodlands School has around 57 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Woodlands School?
Woodlands School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Woodlands School?
Woodlands School is at Warley Street, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3LA.