Welcome to Woodlands School

Take a look around on our welcome video or explore the site to find out more about our specialist school for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

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77 Pupils enrolled

9-16 Age range

September 1940 Formed

49 Staff

Upcoming Term Dates

2026

Autumn Term 2026
Start Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Finish Friday 18th December 2026

2027

Spring Term 2027
Start Monday 4th January 2027
Finish Thursday 25th March 2027

2027

Summer Term 2027
Start Monday 12th April 2027
Finish Friday 23rd July 2027

2027

Autumn Term 2027
Start Wednesday 1st September 2027
Finish Friday 17th December 2027

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As we reshare our Learning for Life Framework animation, we're proud to highlight how our schools work together to ensure every child receives the right support, at the right time, in the right setting.

At The Marches Academy Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our Learning for Life Framework helps us create inclusive, nurturing environments where children and young people can succeed academically, socially and emotionally, regardless of their starting point.

Take a few moments to watch the animation and discover how we're removing barriers, building belonging and creating opportunities for every child to achieve their full potential. πŸŽ₯✨

Find out more about our approach at Marches Academy Trust > marchesacademytrust.co.uk

#LearningForLife #MarchesAcademyTrust #RightSupportRightTimeRightSetting #Inclusion #Belonging #EveryChildMatters #EducationForAll #ShropshireSchools
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🌞 What a Fantastic Summer Fayre! 🌞
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make our Summer Fayre such a wonderful success! From the inflatables and games to the delicious cakes, biscuits and drinks and not forgetting the BBQ, it was a truly memorable day.
It was amazing to see our community come together, enjoy the sunshine, and create so many happy memories.
Thank you for being part of such a special day! πŸ’›
#WoodlandsSchool #summerfayre #CommunitySpirit #thankyou
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3 weeks ago
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πŸ…β˜€οΈ Amazing Secondary Sports Day! β˜€οΈπŸ…
Our Secondary Sports Day was a brilliant celebration of determination, teamwork, and sporting excellence!
Learners gave their all in every event, showing incredible effort, resilience, and spirit throughout the day. From the excitement of the track races to the competitive field events, it was wonderful to see everyone supporting one another and embracing the challenge.
A huge congratulations to all of our learners, and a heartfelt thank you to our staff for making the day such a success.
Most importantly, we are incredibly proud of every learner who took part, demonstrated sportsmanship, and represented themselves and their team with pride.
Well done, everyone! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘
#sportsday #teamwork #schoolspirit #ProudMoment #secondaryschool #SportingSuccess πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ†
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3 weeks ago
🌟 Our Summer News

🌟 Our Summer Newsletter: Impact in Motion is now available!

Take a look at the highlights from across the Trust this term, including inspiring examples of action research, exciting IT innovation, and the many achievements taking place in our schools.

This edition also includes an update from our CEO, sharing insights into our strategic direction, key developments, and successes, alongside news and updates from staff and schools across the Trust.

We are incredibly proud of everything our children and young people, colleagues and communities have achieved this term.

Read the summer newsletter and discover the impact being made across the Trust > bit.ly/MATSummer26

Visit marchesacademytrust.co.uk to find out more.

#MarchesAcademyTrust #ImpactInMotion #EducationExcellence #SchoolImprovement #InnovationInEducation #ActionResearch #TrustNews #ShropshireSchools #WorkingTogether #ProudToBeMAT 🌟
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πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈπŸŒŸ Swimming Success This Week! πŸŒŸπŸŠβ€β™€οΈ
A huge congratulations to Brady and Domenic, who both earned their 20-metre swimming certificates this week! Their hard work, determination, and growing confidence in the water have truly paid off, and they should be incredibly proud of this fantastic achievement. πŸ‘πŸ…
There was also more great news from the pool, with Ethan successfully swimming 25 metres and Abel swimming 20 metres in the deep end! πŸŽ‰ These are wonderful accomplishments and reflect the effort, perseverance, and commitment they have shown in developing their swimming skills.
We are incredibly proud of all our learners for their progress, resilience, and positive attitude. Well done to everyone on their fantastic achievements. Keep up the amazing work! πŸ’™πŸŠ
#SwimmingSuccess #ProudMoment #achievement #ConfidenceInTheWater #welldoneeveryone πŸŒŸπŸ‘πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈπŸ…
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4 weeks ago

🌟 Celebrating the people who make Marches Academy Trust such a special place to learn and work! 🌟

Our Annual Trust Awards recognise staff who consistently go above and beyond, living our Trust values every day and making a real difference to our children, young people, colleagues and communities.

What makes these awards especially meaningful is that the nominations all came from staff, recognising the dedication, commitment and positive impact of colleagues across the Trust.

Congratulations to all of this year's award nominees and winners. The passion, teamwork and unwavering support for young people are truly inspiring.

We hope you enjoy taking a few moments to celebrate their achievements and the many reasons we are proud to be part of Marches Academy Trust.

πŸŽ₯ Check out the Trust Staff Awards 2026 Winners Compilation Video.

#MarchesAcademyTrust #TrustAwards #StaffRecognition #OurPeople #MakingADifference #EducationExcellence #ProudToBeMAT #TeamMAT #LivingOurValues #ShropshireEducation #AboveAndBeyond
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4 weeks ago
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What a fantastic way to end the school year! πŸŽ‰
On Friday, our learners enjoyed a very special celebration to recognise their hard work, progress, and achievements throughout the year.
Learners were proudly presented with certificates of their qualifications by Sarah Finch, CEO of The Marches Academy Trust, making the occasion even more memorable and highlighting the incredible effort and determination shown by our young people over the past year.
It was wonderful to see learners celebrating their successes alongside friends and staff, reflecting on how far they have come and all they have accomplished. We are immensely proud of every learner and the growth, resilience, and commitment they have demonstrated throughout the year.
To make the day even more special, learners and staff shared a wonderful lunch together, enjoying stories, laughter, and fond memories from the year. It was a perfect opportunity to celebrate not only individual achievements but also the strong sense of community that makes our school such a special place.
πŸ‘ Congratulations to all our learners on a fantastic year of learning, growth, and achievement. We look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the future!
#WoodlandsSchool #CelebratingSuccess #ProudSchoolCommunity #LearnerAchievement #themarchesacademytrust #EndOfYearCelebration #ProudToLearn
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4 weeks ago
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πŸŒΏπŸ‘ A huge well done to Matthew and Eliza, who were fantastic ambassadors for Woodlands School at the Trust's One Voice Event on Thursday!
They confidently showcased the amazing progress being made in our sensory garden, sharing its development and positive impact with learners and staff from other schools across the Trust, and trustees who came to see the exciting work taking place.
Matthew and Eliza spoke with pride and enthusiasm, highlighting the hard work that has gone into creating a welcoming and engaging outdoor space for our learners. They represented Woodlands brilliantly, demonstrating confidence, maturity, and excellent communication skills throughout the event.
They should be incredibly proud of the positive impression they made and the way they championed our school and sensory garden project.
⭐ Well done, Matthew and Eliza. We are incredibly proud of you both. You were absolutely amazing! ⭐
#WoodlandsSchool #OneVoiceEvent #StudentSuccess #SensoryGarden #ProudMoment #Ambassadors #TeamWoodlands 🌿
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