Woodlands School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 October 2023

Pupils enjoy coming to Woodlands. They feel safe in school and have trusted adults with whom they can raise concerns. They appreciate how the school acts on their suggestions to make them feel safer, for example by increasing adult supervision of pupils at break- and lunchtimes. Teachers have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. These expectations have increased over recent years. Pupils are rising to meet them. As a result, the behaviour in lessons and around the school site is good. Pupils overwhelmingly value the range of opportunities available to them at school. This includes a broad selection of subjects they can study and opportunities outside the curriculum to pursue their talents or new interests. There is a large range of clubs and activities that are offered at different times during the school day. Pupil leadership opportunities are numerous and popular. These include high-level leadership positions, such as those of prefect or member of the junior leadership team, and other positions across the school. Pupils recognise that these opportunities improve the school and give them valuable experience for later life.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of curriculum areas, teachers sometimes plan activities that do not help to consolidate what pupils have learned or build on what they already know. This prevents pupils from building on their prior knowledge and understanding new concepts. The school should ensure that all teachers plan appropriate activities that are well matched to what pupils know and can do.

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