Woodlands School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 June 2023
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.
Head · Mrs Kirsty Kernaghan
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.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.