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The Woodlands
Broom Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8AN, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.3 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
228
Capacity
100
Ages
6–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
228%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to its students' education and well-being. The LocaleIQ score of 77.3 indicates it performs better than 77% of schools, suggesting a solid overall academic environment. However, limited published data on specific academic progress metrics makes it difficult to assess detailed performance in subjects like maths or English.
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Last inspected: 15 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child is happy
87%
School supports development
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Behaviour is good
85%
My child makes good progress
82%
School has high expectations
82%
Good range of subjects
80%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
56%
Good range of extra-curricular
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
White Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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54.68740, -1.54690 · DL17 8AN
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN113992
School typePupil referral unit
Frequently asked questions
What is The Woodlands rated by Ofsted?
The Woodlands was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 June 2016.
Is The Woodlands a good school?
The Woodlands scores 77.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Woodlands?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Woodlands receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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