Woodhouse College

The college states it will make reasonable efforts under the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate applicants with specific needs and links to a SEND policy document.

“The College will make every reasonable effort to comply with the Equality Act of 2010, including making provision, where possible, to accommodate prospective applicants with specific needs.”

College has an impressive pastoral care system with tutorial, guidance and support systems to help students navigate A levels safely.

“At our heart is an impressive pastoral care system, and our tutorial, guidance and support systems help students steer a safe course through A levels and beyond.”

Peer mentoring support is available from Year 13 students

“Peer mentoring: is also available with Year 13 students.”

Students studying literature at Woodhouse achieve final grades well above the national average

“Students studying literature at Woodhouse are likely to achieve final grades well above the national average.”

Teachers state results in Biology are outstanding due to exam technique focus

“"We really focus on exam technique which is why our results are outstanding!"”

Biology class sizes are approximately 22 students in Year 12 and 20 in Year 13

“Year 12: approximately 22 students per group Year 13 : approximately 20 students per group”

English literature classes are capped at a maximum of 24 students, often fewer

“There should be a maximum of 24 students in your class. Often, there are fewer than this.”

College runs curriculum-linked and cultural trips, including residential visits to multiple universities

“Residential trips to the Universities of Birmingham, Warwick, Royal Holloway, Sussex, Bath, and Bristol”

Woodhouse runs regular career sessions covering post-A-level routes, including apprenticeships, plus alumni career talks.

“Woodhouse organised regular career sessions where I was able to learn about the different routes after A levels, such as doing apprenticeships, and hear different alumni career journeys.”

College mission emphasizes being an inspirational, nurturing community committed to excellence for high-achieving, ambitious students preparing for university and work.

“'The mission of Woodhouse College is to be an inspirational and nurturing community that is committed to excellence and equips high-achieving, ambitious students with the skills to thrive on their preferred university course and in the wider world of work.'”

Homepage tagline positions the college as combining academic rigour with a nurturing, supportive environment

“Academic Excellence in a Nurturing Environment.”

Woodhouse College is a dedicated sixth-form institution admitting students progressing directly from Year 11.

“Woodhouse College is a sixth form institution for students who are progressing directly from Year 11.”

Woodhouse College is a large, oversubscribed sixth form college in Barnet with around 1500 students aged 16-18 from over 200 schools.

“Woodhouse College is a popular and oversubscribed sixth form college in Barnet teaching A level courses to around 1500 students aged 16 –18 years, who join us from over 200 different schools across North London.”

Business A Level requires GCSE grade 6 in Maths, 6 in English Language, and 6 in Business (if taken at GCSE).

“- 6 in Mathematics required - 6 English Language required - 6 in Business required _(if taken at GCSE)_”

Applications are accepted during a set annual admissions window, typically opening in October and closing in January.

“The College accepts applications during a set admissions period each year, typically opening in October and closing in January.”

Around 35 students secured places at Oxford or Cambridge, and a similar number will study medicine

“Around 35 students have secured their place at Oxford or Cambridge universities and a similar number will be going on to study medicine this autumn.”

At least 37 students accepted to Oxford or Cambridge from the 2025 cohort

“At least 37 students have been accepted to study at Oxford or Cambridge”

This year's results improved on the previous year, with 82% of grades A*-B and 52% A*-A

“This year’s results are a further improvement on last year’s. With 82% of grades at A\*-B and 52% at A\*-A, we are anticipating a larger proportion than ever finding their ideal place at university.”

230 students achieved at least three A*/A grades, 62 with at least three A* grades, 15 with four A* grades; 82% of grades at A*-B, 52% at A*-A

“Woodhouse students are celebrating another remarkable set of A level results this year with 230 of them achieving at least three A\* or A grades, and 62 achieving at least three A\* grades. Fifteen students achieved 4 A\* grades.”