Open Special Mixed

Woodlands Secondary School

Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3SP
263 Pupils
265 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
44.00% FSM %
182 Boys
81 Girls
About Woodlands Secondary School

Woodlands Secondary School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Luton and the surrounding area in Luton with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East of England region.

It has 263 pupils on roll. School capacity: 265. Current headteacher: Sandra Clarke.

Information on Woodlands Secondary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Luton
Region East of England
Administrative District Luton
Parliamentary Constituency Luton North
Ward Northwell
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10015168
URN 109744
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nadeem Butt Chair of Governors 26/05/2023 25/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Laila Aktar Ali Governor 29/12/2025 28/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Abdul Azad Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Gibbs Governor 25/03/2019 23/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adil Khan Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Fariha Munim Governor 01/09/2025 02/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Parker Governor 02/04/2025 01/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kerry Rees Governor 09/12/2024 08/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Roche Governor 26/07/2023 25/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Rolfe Governor 21/03/2018 20/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Shagufta Shahin Governor 30/11/2022 29/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nowshard Yehiya Governor 29/12/2025 28/12/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodlands Secondary School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Luton, Luton.
Woodlands Secondary School has 263 pupils, with a capacity of 265.
Woodlands Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Headteacher at Woodlands Secondary School is Mrs Sandra Clarke.
Woodlands Secondary School is at Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3SP, in the Luton local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Woodlands Secondary School: Has a sixth form.
Woodlands Secondary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sandra Clarke
Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3SP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109744
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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