Open Special Mixed

Woodlands School

Woodview Learning Community, Plymouth, PL6 5ES
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Woodlands School
Plymouth, PL6 5ES
87 Pupils
85 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
26.00% FSM %
44 Boys
43 Girls
About Woodlands School

Woodlands School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Plymouth, Plymouth, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 87 pupils on roll. School capacity: 85. Current headteacher: Andrea Hemmens.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Plymouth
Region South West
Administrative District Plymouth
Parliamentary Constituency Plymouth Moor View
Ward Budshead
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015104
URN 113644
Data Last Updated 14-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jason Willingham Chair of Governors 18/07/2023 17/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Coomber Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/04/2020 — N/A
Ms Hannah Hamlin Governor 16/07/2024 15/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Harvey Governor 21/05/2025 04/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Andrea Hemmens Governor 01/04/2007 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Donna Holloway Governor 30/01/2024 30/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Peter Jewell Governor 18/07/2023 17/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Sara Jordan Governor 27/01/2026 26/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Heather Landers Governor 15/10/2024 14/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Toby Ogden Governor 27/09/2022 25/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Sewell Governor 27/01/2026 26/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Slight Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2028 Elected by parents
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0.85 km • Plymouth
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Frequently Asked Questions
Woodlands School is a Foundation special school (group: Special schools) in Plymouth, Plymouth.
Woodlands School has 87 pupils, with a capacity of 85.
Woodlands School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at Woodlands School is Mrs Andrea Hemmens.
Woodlands School is at Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Plymouth, PL6 5ES, in the Plymouth local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Woodlands School: Has a sixth form.
Woodlands School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Andrea Hemmens
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Plymouth, PL6 5ES
01752300101
www.woodlands.plymouth.sch.uk
Location
PL6 5ES  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113644
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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