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Woodlands School

Woodlands Approach, Basildon, SS16 5BA
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Woodlands School
Basildon, SS16 5BA
1,492 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
30.20% FSM %
798 Boys
694 Girls
About Woodlands School

Woodlands School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,492 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: David Wright.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Basildon
Parliamentary Constituency South Basildon and East Thurrock
Ward Nethermayne
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD
Opened 01-04-2015
UKPRN 10047026
URN 141214
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Karen Lay Chair of Local Governing Body 28/06/2024 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Abigail Woodhouse Chair of Local Governing Body 19/01/2026 18/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kayode Akinrinlola Local Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Sarah Allotey Local Governor 20/01/2023 19/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Adele Brown Local Governor 08/07/2025 24/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Bhakti Deodhar Local Governor 27/06/2022 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Barrie Drewitt-Barlow Local Governor 10/03/2025 22/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sue Elliott Local Governor 30/06/2021 29/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sue Elliott Local Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lucy Hutchins Local Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Mason Local Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Namdi Ngoka Local Governor 13/03/2023 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
0.52 km • Basildon
Other
Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery
0.76 km • Basildon
Other
Lee Chapel Primary School
0.77 km • Basildon
Other
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School
0.96 km • Basildon
Other
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
0.96 km • Basildon
Other
Ghyllgrove Primary School
1.15 km • Basildon
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodlands School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Basildon, Essex.
Woodlands School has 1,492 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
Woodlands School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Woodlands School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Woodlands School is Mr David Wright.
Woodlands School is at Woodlands Approach, Basildon, SS16 5BA, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Woodlands School: Does not have a sixth form.
Woodlands School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Wright
Woodlands Approach, Basildon, SS16 5BA
01268282146
woodlandsschool.org/
Location
SS16 5BA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141214
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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