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ClosedURN 115439

WoodGrove

Other independent special school · Colchester · CO1 2HS

Ages 11–18 · Essex

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
4
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Dr John Flint

Location

Address
Donyland House, 45 Harsnett Road
Postcode
CO1 2HS
Town
Colchester
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Colchester
Constituency
Colchester
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys other independent special school, Ages 11–18, in Colchester, Essex. Notable characteristics: sixth form, independent, special school, non-selective admissions. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Colchester
103
Academies among open schools in Colchester
43% (44)
Open schools in CO1
5
Open schools in Essex LA
612

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ColchesterNear CO1

  • St. George's School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Colchester · CO2 7RU · Essex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM33.6%
    • Demand0.88

    0.4 miles away

  • St John's Green Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Colchester · CO2 7HE · Essex

    Ages 5–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM21.5%
    • Demand0.87

    0.8 miles away

  • Unity Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Colchester · CO4 3QJ · Essex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM51.0%
    • Demand0.97

    0.9 miles away

  • Old Heath Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Colchester · CO2 8DD · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM23.9%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Colchester · CO2 8NN · Essex

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM31.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Dr John Flint

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