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The Woodlands
County Durham·Not applicable·North East·Pupil referral unit·DL17 8AN
URN: 113992
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School information
| URN | 113992 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 6-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Lesley Candler |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | DL17 8AN |
| Latest pupils | 228 |
| FSM eligible | 76.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Broom Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8AN
www.thewoodlands.durham.sch.ukView local authority page1740656040| DfE number | 1100 |
| UKPRN | 10016506 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 1994 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |