About Us

Ofsted

Henry David Learning: Woodfield School was inspected by Ofsted on 9 and 10 March 2026 by 2 inspectors. This was Woodfield’s third inspection since it opened in 2021.

Inspection
The Lead Inspector Caroline Poole is the author of the full report, which can be read on the Ofsted website.

Main findings
Woodfield was inspected on the new framework across 6 areas:
Attendance and Behaviour
Curriculum and Teaching
Inclusion
Leadership and Governance
Personal Development and wellbeing
All areas were judged as meeting the Expected standard.

The safeguarding standards have also been met.

In addition, all of the Independent School Standards have been met.

What is it like to attend Woodfield School?
‘Pupils are proud to be part of the school’s welcoming and inclusive learning environment. They appreciate the care that staff show for them and the interest they take in their learning and lives.’
‘Pupils enjoy positive relationships with the adults in school. They trust them and know that they will keep them safe.’
‘Staff are quick to spot pupils who may need time or space to manage emotions.’
‘The school has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.’
‘Typically, the school day is calm, and pupils learn successfully without distraction.’

Next steps
We welcome the advice from Ofsted on areas in which we could improve and are undertaking steps to implement change all the time.

Policies

Download our Policies below

    1. HDL Accessibility_Plan
    2. HDL Admissions and Exclusions policy
    3. HDL Anti Bullying Policy
    4. HDL Attendance Policy
    5. HDL Career Guidance and Provider Access Policy
    6. HDL Child Protection and safeguarding policy 2025-26
    7. HDL Complaints V2
    8. HDL Data Protection Policy
    9. HDL EAL Policy
    10. HDL Equality Information and Objectives Policy
    11. HDL Exams Complaints and Appeals Policy
    12. HDL Exams Conflict of Interest Policy
    13. HDL Exams Continuous Improvement Policy
    14. HDL Exams Fair Assessment
    15. HDL Exams Internal Quality Assurance Policy
    16. HDL Exams Invigilation of Exams Policy
    17. HDL Exams Malpractice and Maladministration Policy
    18. HDL Exams Pupil Support Policy
    19. HDL Exams Recognition of Prior Learning Policy
    20. HDL Exams Work Sampling Policy
    21. HDL Feedback Policy
    22. HDL Fire Strategy Policy
    23. HDL First Aid Policy
    24. HDL Gifts Hospitality and Anti-Bribery Policy
    25. HDL Health_and Safety Policy with infection control Policy
    26. HDL Intimate Care Policy
    27. HDL Learner Identification Policy
    28. HDL Medical Needs Policy
    29. HDL Personal Electronic Devices Policy
    30. HDL Positive Behaviour Policy
    31. HDL Positive Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Policy
    32. HDL Prevent Strategy 
    33. HDL PSHE RSHE Policy
    34. HDL Searching, Screening and Confiscation Policy
    35. HDL Smoke-Free Policy
    36. HDL Social Media Policy
    37. HDL Visitor Policy
    38. HDL Whistle Blowing Policy