The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1
- Capacity
- 3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Headteacher Rebecca Warhurst
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Willow Grange, Henry Street, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4JJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Willows's Ofsted rating?
The Willows was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Willows?
The Willows currently has 1 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Willows take?
The Willows caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is The Willows?
The Willows is in Rishton, BB1 4JJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Willows have a sixth form?
No, The Willows does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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