Is Woodlands Meed a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 October 2023. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are Woodlands Meed's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Woodlands Meed averaged an Attainment 8 score of 1.1 (England: 46.2). 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Woodlands Meed's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 0% of pupils at Woodlands Meed met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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Woodlands Meed

Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EY

Ofsted: Good

Independent

Phase

259

Capacity

2-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 October 2023.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 1.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 2.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 39

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 100.0%
Continued in education: 100.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 0.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 281
Boys: 180 (61%)
Girls: 116 (39%)
Capacity: 259 (114% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 32.6%
EAL: 9.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 99.6%
SEN Support: 0.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 7.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Budget per Pupil: £23,435/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 33.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation special school
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.4%
White Other: 5.7%
Mixed Other: 2.9%
Asian Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
Asian Indian: 2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.8%
Other: 1.4%

76.4%

White British

5.7%

White Other

2.9%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01444244133

office@woodlandsmeed.co.uk

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Chanctonbury Road

Burgess Hill, South East

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Administrative

URN: 136114
UKPRN: 10038783
Establishment No.: 7013

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