Woodlane High School, London
Woodlane High School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Woodlane High School in detail
Woodlane High School in its own words
In its own words: "Woodlane is a London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham maintained school and placements are administrated by the Council's Education, Health and Care (EHC) Planning Service. Pupils at Woodlane High School do not have emotional and behavioural difficulties or significant learning difficulties as their main special educational need. Pupils' needs are complex and inter-related."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball, chess and homework club.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Woodlane High School are Cambridge School (0.4 miles, Good); Jack Tizard School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); Catch22 Include London (0.5 miles, Good); and Q+ Queensmill College (0.6 miles, Good).
Cambridge SchoolJack Tizard SchoolCatch22 Include LondonQ+ Queensmill College
Where pupils go next
Of the 21 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 86% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 48% to a further education college.
Who goes there
56.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Woodlane High School has an education, health and care plan (109 of 109 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Woodlane High School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is White City, about 710 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Du Cane Road / Wood Lane, 170 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Woodlane High School issued 12 suspensions, 11.3 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Woodlane High School creates a nurturing environment where pupils develop independence, resilience and confidence. Teachers are highly skilled at teaching pupils with special educational needs, using clear strategies and specialist support to help every child learn. Your child will be thoroughly prepared for their next steps in education and life, with personalised careers advice, work experience and training in essential life skills.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally high achievement with pupils making considerable progress from their starting points
- Broad, rich and highly personalised curriculum including GCSEs and accredited courses
- Expert teaching that effectively uses specialist advice and multi-sensory strategies to support learning
- Exceptional behaviour in classrooms and around the school due to consistently high expectations
- Comprehensive preparation for independence through tailored PSHCE curriculum and life skills training
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Horse-riding, swimming, sports clubs, drama workshops, residential visits, museum and gallery outings, visits, workshops
Woodlane High School is a happy and safe special school where pupils thrive and achieve exceptionally well. The school has maintained outstanding standards with a broad, personalised curriculum and expert staff who support pupils with a wide range of special educational needs.
At a Glance
56.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SpLD, Vision, Hearing +4
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 157
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 157 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 18 serious and 138 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
37 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 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
109%
Over capacity
109 pupils
100 places
9 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,503
Applications
1,109
Got 1st preference
64.5%
Got preferred school
92.0%
All secondary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
109
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Woodlane High School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
109
Total Pupils
66
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
6.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£68,377
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.2%
Overall absence
34.5%
Persistent absence
110
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
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Questions parents ask about Woodlane High School
What are GCSE results like at Woodlane High School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Woodlane High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 12.8. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Woodlane High School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlane High School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Woodlane High School?
No fixed boundary. When Woodlane High School is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Woodlane High School?
Woodlane High School has around 109 pupils on roll. 57% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Woodlane High School have specialist SEN provision?
Woodlane High School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Woodlane High School?
11.2% of sessions were missed at Woodlane High School in 2024/25. 34.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Woodlane High School?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming Woodlane High 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 Woodlane High School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 157 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 18 serious and 138 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 37 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Woodlane High School?
Woodlane High School is at Du Cane Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 0TN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)