The Woodlands
Pupil referral unit in Ferryhill, County Durham.
School details
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
|---|---|
| Age range | 6 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Pupils on roll | 330 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 100 |
| Free school meals | 80.60% |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Address | Broom Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8AN |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.thewoodlands.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01740656040 |
| URN | 113992 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 30 April 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Endeavour Academy Durham (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 15.2 km)
- Rise Carr College (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 16.2 km)
- Bishopton PRU (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 18.8 km)
- The Horizon School, Hartlepool (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 20.1 km)
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.