Open Special Mixed

Woodlands School

Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8RY
107 Pupils
— Capacity
2–19 Age Range
23.40% FSM %
70 Boys
37 Girls
About Woodlands School

Woodlands School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Leatherhead and the surrounding area in Surrey with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–19 is part of the South East region.

It has 107 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Sarah Smith.

Information on Woodlands 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 Surrey
Region South East
Administrative District Mole Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Epsom and Ewell
Ward Leatherhead South
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 Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10015606
URN 125469
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Karen Thomas Chair of Governors 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicole Birrell Governor 06/01/2023 05/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rosie Clark Governor 07/12/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Catherine Ellis Governor 26/06/2021 25/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Judith Elliston Governor 09/12/2021 08/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Fawcett Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Jennie Grady Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ruth Hill Governor 19/04/2025 18/04/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Gillian LLoyd Governor 03/10/2018 01/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Shaw Governor 26/03/2019 25/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Smith Governor 08/12/2022 07/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Christopher Telfer-Mason Governor 21/03/2025 20/03/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodlands School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Leatherhead, Surrey.
Woodlands School has 107 pupils.
Woodlands School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at Woodlands School is Ms Sarah Smith.
Woodlands School is at Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8RY, in the Surrey local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Woodlands School: Has a sixth form.
Woodlands School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Sarah Smith
Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8RY
Location
Quick Summary
URN 125469
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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