Woodlands was in use as a convalescant home in the late 19th century , and in 1904 became a preparatory school for boys. Throughout the first half of the 20th century additions were made to the building to accomodate the needs of the developing school.

In 1948 the school was taken over by Rev. A.D.R. Brooke, a bachelor, and Lt-Colonel and Mrs. A.J.B. Sinker. In 1949, aerial photographs of the school were commissioned by them.

The school has been demolished and a housing estate built on the site.

RCAHMW, 2013.