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OpenURN 109744

Woodlands Secondary School

Community special school · Luton · LU3 3SP

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Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

262

Local authority

Luton

Age range

Ages 1118

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed community special school, Ages 11–18, in Luton, Luton, 262 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 45.3%.

Open schools in Luton
84
Academies among open schools in Luton
33% (28)
Open schools in LU3
23
Open schools in Luton LA
79

Nearby schools

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

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
109744

Location

Address
Northwell Drive
Postcode
LU3 3SP
Town
Luton
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Luton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
262
Boys / girls
184 / 78
School capacity
265
Capacity fill
262 / 265 (99%)
Free school meals
45.3%
FSM pupils
97
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school