Woodlands Secondary School, Luton

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Woodlands Secondary School
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Woodlands Secondary School, Luton
Northwell Drive.

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LU3 3SP

Coordinates Coordinates: 51°54′58″N0°26′56″W / 51.916°N 0.449°W / 51.916; -0.449
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Type Special school
MottoEmpowering young people to become successful adults
Local authority Luton
Department for Education URN 109744 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Head TeacherSandra Clarke
Gender Coeducational
Age11to 19
Enrolment259
Website http://www.woodlands.luton.sch.uk/

Woodlands Secondary School is a Secondary school that caters for students with severe or profound learning difficulties, aged between 11 and 18. Located in Luton, England, the school currently caters for 265 young people. Sandra Clarke has been headteacher at the school since September 2021, having previously been the Deputy Head since 2012.

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The School aims to prepare students for the transition to adult life and to maximise their independence skills. The school works with parents and guardians to support them with their child's education.

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