Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2013
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 119871.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 55% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 0% | 4% | 8% |
| Average reading score2023/24Scaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 89 | 104 | 105 |
| Average maths score2023/24Scaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 85 | 103 | 104 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling score2023/24Scaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 95 | 104 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 0% | 69% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 0% | 65% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 0% | 68% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 9 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 111 |
| Girls | 31 |
| Boys | 80 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 69.4% |
| First language not English | 9% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 1 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 110 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 7.9 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 2 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 14 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 42.01 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 46.8 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 15 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 14 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 7% | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 22.1% | 29.9% | 34.7% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 0% | 4.7% | 6.9% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 2.8% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 0.9% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Tower Learning Centre Independent School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Revoe Learning Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Devonshire Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Waterloo Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | BFC School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Blackpool Gateway Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. |
Woodlands School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 24 Sept 2013.
Woodlands School has 111 pupils aged 2 to 19.
At Woodlands School, there were 7.9 pupils per teacher in 2025/26.
In 2025/26, pupils at Woodlands School missed 7% of sessions (England 12.9%), and 22.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 34.7%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.