Woodlands School Catchment Area
Woodlands School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Basildon, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1492 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,492
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Woodlands School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Woodlands School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Woodlands School — School Information
- Full address
- Woodlands Approach, Basildon, SS16 5BA
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141214
Other Secondary Schools in Basildon
If Woodlands School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Basildon are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Woodlands School
Is Woodlands School oversubscribed? ▾
Woodlands School is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Woodlands School? ▾
Admission to Woodlands School is managed by Essex. 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 Woodlands School cover? ▾
Woodlands School is a secondary school in Basildon, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Woodlands School? ▾
Woodlands School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.