Woodland Grange School is situated in extensive grounds in a rural setting close to the village of Alford in Surrey. The school has a range of animals, such as chickens and rabbits, which are cared for by staff and pupils. Woodland Grange is a day school providing education for up to 18 pupils aged between seven and 19 years of age, all of whom have special educational needs relating to social, Inspection report: Woodland Grange, 17 May 2017 Page 6 of 9 emotional and mental health difficulties. Some pupils have very complex needs. All pupils joined the school with challenging behaviours and have experienced disruption to their education. The school aims to ‘create a caring community where a young person achieves their potential academically, socially and emotionally’. There are currently eight pupils on roll, aged between 10 and 19 years, who all have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. All pupils are referred and funded by local authorities. Few pupils are disadvantaged and qualify for additional funding (for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and children who are looked after). Both the executive principal and vice-principal have been in post since January 2016, joining the school after the last full inspection when the school’s overall effectiveness was judged to be inadequate. There have been a number of changes to the board of directors since the last full inspection. Most staff at the school have been appointed since the last inspection. One pupil who is under 16 years of age is dual-registered with another school. One student in the sixth form attends a registered provision on a part-time basis.