Best 3 Not applicable schools in East of England – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Middleton School (Not applicable) in Ware; Woodlands Secondary School (Not applicable) in Luton; Stevenage Education Support Centre (Not applicable) in Stevenage — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Middleton School, Woodlands Secondary School and Stevenage Education Support Centre. They are not applicable phase and community special school and pupil referral unit type located around Ware, Hertfordshire, Luton, Bedfordshire and Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Middleton School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Middleton School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 50–55%, range 35–40%–75–80%; across local authorities including Hertfordshire and Luton.

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Attribute	Middleton School SG12 9PD	Woodlands Secondary School LU3 3SP	Stevenage Education Support Centre SG2 9HQ
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location	Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9PD	Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3SP	Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9HQ
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Jun 2024	1 18 Jun 2024	1 16 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	75–80% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	90	265	12
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Luton (821)	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	middleton.herts.sch.uk	www.woodlands.luton.sch.uk	www.stevenage-esc.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01920485152	01582572880	01438369119
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Middleton School

SG12 9PD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9PD
Ofsted: 1 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: middleton.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01920485152

Woodlands Secondary School

LU3 3SP

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Luton
Bedfordshire
LU3 3SP
Ofsted: 1 18 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Luton (821)
Website: www.woodlands.luton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01582572880

Stevenage Education Support Centre

SG2 9HQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 9HQ
Ofsted: 1 16 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 75–80% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.stevenage-esc.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01438369119

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.