Woodlands School
Brentwood, Essex, East of England · CM13 3LA
A small independent school in Brentwood, Essex, Woodlands takes children from their earliest years right through to age eleven, with around 90 pupils on roll. Its compact size means a close-knit, family feel, and the school is led by Head Mrs Kirsty Kernaghan. There is no religious affiliation, and the school is co-educational and day-only. At its most recent ISI inspection the school was judged good overall.
90
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-11
- Pupils
- 90
- Location
- Brentwood, Essex, East of England
- Website
- https://www.woodlandsschools.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01277 233288
Headteacher
Head Mrs Kirsty Kernaghan
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Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated Woodlands good, and the school met all the regulatory compliance standards required of it. The early-to-primary age range and modest pupil numbers point to small classes and individual attention through the foundational years of education.
Beyond the classroom
Inspectors awarded the school an excellent rating for pupils' personal development, suggesting that life beyond the classroom and the broader growth of each child are real strengths.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 June 2023
The last word
A small, nurturing setting for families wanting a personal start to their child's schooling, with personal development singled out as excellent.
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Woodlands School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Woodlands School located?
Woodlands School is located at Warley Street, Great Warley, Brentwood, Brentwood, CM13 3LA.
What type of school is Woodlands School?
Woodlands School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Woodlands School?
Woodlands School has approximately 90 pupils on roll.
What is Woodlands School's inspection rating?
Woodlands School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 14 June 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.