Woodlands School
Brentwood, Essex · CM13 3LA
Woodlands School in Brentwood is part of the small Woodlands Schools group, operating alongside Great Warley and Hutton Manor campuses as co-educational independent day schools set in rural Essex. With just 89 pupils, the school offers an intimate, family-feel environment where staff know every child by name and individual progress is closely tracked. The school combines traditional values with a progressive outlook, aiming to develop curious, independent learners who are socially responsible citizens. Pupils are regularly prepared for entry into well-regarded local independent schools including Brentwood School, New Hall, and Felsted.
- →Very small school community offering highly personalised attention and a family atmosphere
- →Strong track record of securing places at respected local independents such as Brentwood School, New Hall, and Felsted
- →Seamless journey from nursery through to Year 6 within the Woodlands Schools group, reducing transitions
Who thrives here
Children who flourish with individual attention and thrive in a nurturing, close-knit environment will do well here. It is particularly well-suited to pupils who benefit from smaller classes and a calm, structured setting in which confidence can grow.
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Warley Street, Great Warley
Brentwood, Essex
CM13 3LA
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Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Woodlands School?
Day fees at Woodlands School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Woodlands School?
Woodlands School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Woodlands School a boarding school?
Woodlands School is a day school in Brentwood and does not offer boarding.
What is Woodlands School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Woodlands School “Good” (2018). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, nurturing atmosphere where staff know every child individually
✓Strong 11+ outcomes with pupils gaining places at Brentwood School, New Hall, and Felsted
✓Seamless progression through the Woodlands group from nursery upwards
Common concerns
!Very small pupil roll may limit breadth of co-curricular activities and peer diversity
!No Ofsted inspection record makes independent quality benchmarking difficult for prospective parents