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Woodlands Secondary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Woodlands Secondary School is a community special not applicable school in Luton , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 263 pupils, and a capacity of 265 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

263

Pupils

265

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Woodlands Secondary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Woodlands Secondary School is set by Luton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Luton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Woodlands Secondary School — School Information

Full address
Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3SP
Local authority
Luton
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–18 years
Free school meals
44% of pupils
DfE URN
109744

Other Not applicable Schools in Luton

If Woodlands Secondary School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Luton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodlands Secondary School

Is Woodlands Secondary School oversubscribed?

Woodlands Secondary School is operating close to its capacity of 265 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 Secondary School?

Admission to Woodlands Secondary School is managed by Luton. 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 Secondary School cover?

Woodlands Secondary School is a not applicable school in Luton, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodlands Secondary School?

Woodlands Secondary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.