The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 309
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Rachel Harrison (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swingate Lane, Plumstead, SE18 2JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGriffin Manor School
Special school · Very close
ADO River Valley School
Independent · Very close
Timbercroft Primary School
Primary · 460m away
Rockliffe Manor Primary School
Primary · 644m away
East Wickham Infant School
Primary · 901m away
Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Plumcroft Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Dene School's Ofsted rating?
Willow Dene School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Dene School?
Willow Dene School currently has 309 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willow Dene School take?
Willow Dene School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Willow Dene School?
Willow Dene School is in Plumstead, SE18 2JD, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willow Dene School have a sixth form?
Yes, Willow Dene School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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