Woodlawn School, Whitley Bay
Woodlawn School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Whitley Bay, part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Woodlawn School in detail
Woodlawn School in its own words
In its own words: "Pupils are taught to respect one another, and they do so. In group discussions, they are eager to contribute and listen well. Some pupils do have heightened emotions. Staff expertly support them to control their feelings and behaviours. OFSTED May 2024"
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Woodlawn School are Southlands School (1.3 miles, Good); Parkside House School (1.9 miles); Silverdale School (2.2 miles); and Silverdale School (2.2 miles, Good).
Southlands SchoolParkside House SchoolSilverdale SchoolSilverdale School
The trust
Woodlawn School is one of 31 schools run by The North Tyneside Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 89% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 11% to a further education college.
Who goes there
48.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Woodlawn School has an education, health and care plan (178 of 178 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Woodlawn School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is West Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Drumoyne Gardens (se-bound), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 154 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Tyneside (232).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Woodlawn School issued 2 suspensions, 1.1 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2018 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
48.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Speech and language, Physical, MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Woodlawn School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Apply to North Tyneside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
5 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 North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 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
Area Demand Pressure - Whitley Bay
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Whitley Bay
Across North Tyneside council
Places available
1,743
Applications
1,685
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All secondary applications across North Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
178
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Woodlawn School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
178
Total Pupils
110
Boys
68
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
7.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,078
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.7%
Overall absence
27.7%
Persistent absence
137
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
Woodlawn School
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Questions parents ask about Woodlawn School
What are SATs results like at Woodlawn School?
Of the pupils at Woodlawn School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Woodlawn School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlawn School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Woodlawn School?
No fixed boundary. When Woodlawn School is oversubscribed, North Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Woodlawn School?
Woodlawn School has around 178 pupils on roll. 49% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Woodlawn School have specialist SEN provision?
Woodlawn School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Woodlawn School?
9.7% of sessions were missed at Woodlawn School in 2024/25. 27.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Woodlawn School?
Apply through North Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 5 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 North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Woodlawn School?
Woodlawn School is at Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)