Woodlands School has closed (Thursday 30 April 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Woodlands School.
Woodlands School, Leatherhead
Woodlands School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Leatherhead. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Woodlands School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Woodlands School are Woodlands School (under 0.1 miles); West Hill School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); Fox Grove School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); and Bramley Hill School (3.1 miles, Good).
Woodlands SchoolWest Hill SchoolFox Grove SchoolBramley Hill School
Where pupils go next
Of the 6 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Woodlands School has an education, health and care plan (132 of 135 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leatherhead Rail Station, about 1050 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Seeability (adjacent), 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Woodlands School issued 2 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from May 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2014 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
23.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Woodlands School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Woodlands School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Leatherhead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leatherhead
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
132
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
135
Total Pupils
89
Boys
46
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
4.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,562
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.4%
Overall absence
42.4%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Woodlands School
What are SATs results like at Woodlands School?
Of the pupils at 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 Woodlands School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlands School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Woodlands School?
No fixed boundary. When Woodlands School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Woodlands School?
Woodlands School has around 135 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Woodlands School?
11.4% of sessions were missed at Woodlands School in 2024/25. 42.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Woodlands School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming 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.
Where is Woodlands School?
Woodlands School is at Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8RY.