Woodlands School

Aspiration · Resilience · Opportunity · Excellence

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Aspiration, Resilience, Opportunity, Excellence, is our ethos. These four pillars underpin all we do and drive us forward as one learning community.

We have the privilege to be able to teach and learn, as an 11-16 Academy, in a £26 million building. Woodlands School is proud to serve the people of Basildon and we are constantly striving to be better. We are focused on ensuring academic excellence for all our youngsters, allowing them the opportunity to thrive at further and higher education.

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Woodlands School - be part of something different

Please Click Here To See Our Promotional Video

20 October

Weekly Update Letter from Mr Wright, Head Teacher

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20 December

Open Evening 2025

Open Evening Subject Information Guide 2025

15 September

Woodlands School is the third hardest secondary school to enrol in Essex in 2025!

Woodlands School is the third-hardest secondary school to enrol in Essex in 2025!

We are very proud of our school and happy that all of our staffs' hard work is paying off to make this school so desirable.

13 March

Woodlands Way video Mr Wright

16 June

Strategies for parents to help support their child's mental health.

The NHS is urging parents and carers to be alert to signs that their children may be experiencing anxiety or low mood. Signs that parents should look out for include: · You might find they

07 February

Exam Stress Workshop

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10 January

Woodlands School - RAW Knowledge - Parent/Carer Information

01 July

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Please click on the link to see this week's newsletter, Friday 12th September 2025: https://t.co/CcTYUcmE2h

12 September

The Careers Fair for Year 11 parents and carers is on Thursday 18th September 4.00pm-6.00pm. We have a range of colleges, sixth forms and providers in attendance to speak with you and your child about what opportunities are available once they leave Woodlands. https://t.co/wu2lWSABcS

11 September

Our next school school show is Shrek the Musical JR, if you would like to audition then please head to MU3 at lunchtime on the following days: Mon 15th - Year 10/11 Tue 16th - Year 9 Wed 17th - Year 8 Thu 18th - Year 7 Audition materials can be found on our creative arts website https://t.co/apxcz1pfeU

11 September

UPCOMING EVENTS! Check our website calendar for more information! https://t.co/HmsuurvCof

09 September

Check out Weekly Newsletter https://t.co/45JUF84asq

05 September

Reminder! Our Getting Started Information Evening for parents/carers of year 7 pupils is taking place on Thursday 4th September.

03 September

Reminder Year 11 Prefects are due in tomorrow in full school uniform to support our new Year 7 pupils.

01 September

Congratulations to the class of 2025 collecting their GCSE results today! https://t.co/CMxE2CfAk3

21 August

Friday Funday! Another school year over and the last day was filled with fun for the pupils. From karaoke, rock band and busking to penalty shoot outs, the pupils enjoyed many activities during the last breaktime of the year. https://t.co/B4zeLvM0hK

18 July

On the last day of the year, pupils who received 100% attendance were rewarded with free ice cream and lots of outdoor games. With perfect weather for the cold treat, pupils had lots of fun playing Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Archery, Limbo and more! https://t.co/77oRr4ts7x

18 July

Welcome to this week's newsletter, Friday 18th July 2025 https://t.co/iQeICVMJ2j

18 July

Rewards Trip to Colchester Zoo! Pupils explored the zoo seeing many animals and even feeding some. Well done to the pupils for the amazing behaviour. https://t.co/KFUC17VzwA

18 July