The Woodlands Academy Catchment Area
The Woodlands Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2–16, with 138 pupils, and a capacity of 136 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–16
Age range
138
Pupils
136
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Woodlands Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Woodlands Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →The Woodlands Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QN
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2–16 years
- Free school meals
- 60.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139482
Other Not applicable Schools in Scarborough
If The Woodlands Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Scarborough are the next closest alternatives.
Scarborough College Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO11 3BA
Springhead School Catchment Area
Community special school · YO12 4HA
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · YO11 2PG
Cambian Scarborough School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · YO11 3BQ
Brompton Hall School Catchment Area
Academy special sponsor led · YO13 9DB
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Woodlands Academy
Is The Woodlands Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Woodlands Academy currently has 138 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 136 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Woodlands Academy? ▾
Admission to The Woodlands Academy is managed by North Yorkshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Woodlands Academy cover? ▾
The Woodlands Academy is a not applicable school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Woodlands Academy? ▾
The Woodlands Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.