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Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue, Southampton SO18 5FW
Woodlands Community College is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Southampton). It has about 840 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Reach Cooperative Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Bitterne Park School and Redbridge Community School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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