Aspiration · Resilience · Opportunity · Excellence
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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On Thursday 13th November, Year 10 GCSE pupils visited the National Portrait Gallery in London. The pupils completed a treasure hunt of artwork across the 3 floors of the gallery as well as choosing a piece of art to answer analytical questions about and draw visual responses. https://t.co/YLphOc0d01
13 November
On the 13th of November, Year 7 and 8 APT pupils attended a trip to the High House Production Park. Students were given a tour of the facilities and enjoyed a masterclass workshop on costume design. Check out our website for more details! https://t.co/frj5APUBes
13 November
On the 11th and 12th of November, our Year 10 pupils took part in mock interviews conducted by volunteers that represented a wide range of professions, including banking, estate agency, education, architecture and many more. Check out our website for more information and photos! https://t.co/nQ9xwM5Eqw
13 November
Year 8 Consultation Evening! Year 8 Consultation Evening will take place on Thursday 4th December 4.00pm-7.00pm. Please book all appointments with teachers via SchoolCloud. SchoolCloud will close at 11.55pm on the 23rd of November. https://t.co/S4uLXbNE8J
12 November
On the 7th of November, 3 of our pupils were awarded a Jack Petchey award for being an outstanding achiever. Lacey H, Saule I and Scarlett P were all voted for by their peers and staff members. Congratulations to our winners! https://t.co/gk5Ji7x2K3
12 November
UPCOMING EVENTS! Check our website calendar for more information! https://t.co/wmhgTQB3D7
06 November
Woodlands Needs Christmas Decorations! Year 7, do you want to a part of our annual Christmas Tree legacy? Donate your decoration to Reception by Thursday 27th November. Your decoration can be recycled, up-cycled or made by you! https://t.co/wNk89cmeSL
06 November
Christmas Card Design Competition Mr Wright would like you to design some unique Christmas cards and win some amazing prizes. Please hand in your design on A4 size paper to Reception before lunchtime on Friday the 28th of November 2025. https://t.co/XopHWcdKO8
06 November
GCSE Certificate Collection Evening Wednesday 26th November 5:30pm-6:30pm Calling all Ex Year 11 pupils! You are invited to Woodlands School to collect your GCSE certificates. Refreshments will be available as well as the opportunity to catch up with Woodlands Staff. https://t.co/xTclbUMBKN
06 November
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