Compare Lady Zia Wernher School and Oak Bank School and Woodlands Secondary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

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: Lady Zia Wernher School (Not applicable) in Luton; Oak Bank School (Not applicable) in Leighton Buzzard; Woodlands Secondary School (Not applicable) in Luton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Lady Zia Wernher School, Oak Bank School and Woodlands Secondary School. They are not applicable phase and community special school and academy special converter type located around Luton, Bedfordshire and Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Lady Zia Wernher School), published Oct 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Woodlands Secondary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 45–50%, range 30–35%–65–70%; across local authorities including Luton and Central Bedfordshire.

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Attribute	Lady Zia Wernher School LU2 9AY	Oak Bank School LU7 3BE	Woodlands Secondary School LU3 3SP
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Luton Bedfordshire LU2 9AY	Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3BE	Luton Bedfordshire LU3 3SP
Latest Ofsted	1 21 Oct 2014	1 29 Apr 2019	1 18 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	127	265
Capacity utilisation	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Luton (821)	Central Bedfordshire (823)	Luton (821)
Website	www.ladyziawernherschool.com	www.oakbank.beds.sch.uk	www.woodlands.luton.sch.uk
Telephone	01582728705	01525374559	01582572880
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Lady Zia Wernher School

LU2 9AY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Luton
Bedfordshire
LU2 9AY
Ofsted: 1 21 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Luton (821)
Website: www.ladyziawernherschool.com
Telephone: 01582728705

Oak Bank School

LU7 3BE

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3BE
Ofsted: 1 29 Apr 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website: www.oakbank.beds.sch.uk
Telephone: 01525374559

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

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.