The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
- 65% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 8–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 71
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 64.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Laughton (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Winwick Road, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 8DE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLyme Community Primary School
Primary · 874m away
The District CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Burtonwood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Grange Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Wargrave CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Bank School's Ofsted rating?
Willow Bank School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Bank School?
Willow Bank School currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willow Bank School take?
Willow Bank School caters for pupils aged 8 to 16.
Where is Willow Bank School?
Willow Bank School is in Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DE, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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