Willow Bank School

A good community special school school in St. Helens. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willow Bank School.

Newton-Le-Willows, WA128DE Ofsted: Good Age 8-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 February 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Winwick Road
St Helens
Newton-Le-Willows, WA128DE
Phone
1744678745
Website
willowbank.st-helens.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104843
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Winwick Road, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DE
Website
http://www.willowbank.st-helens.sch.uk
Age range
8-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
65 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
62
Free School Meals
69.4% (43 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (62 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
75.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
63.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
7
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
62 pupils
8-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

LEARN GROW ACHIEVE TOGETHER

Willow Bank School promotes British values including democracy, respect for the rule of law, individual liberty, the promotion of opportunities for all, support for those who cannot sustain a dignified lifestyle, religious tolerance and respect for cultural diversity.

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Citizenship Construction Design Technology Digital Literacy English French Forest School Geography History Mathematics Music Nurture Physical Education Preparation for Adulthood PSHE & RSE Reading and Literacy Religious Education Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Wraparound care includes morning breakfast clubs: KS2 Nurture Breakfast and KS3/KS4 Breakfast Club running from 8:30am, before the formal school day. The standard school office opening hours are 8:30am–4:30pm (pupil hours 8:45am–2:50pm).

SEND Provision

The school recognises Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and additional specific learning difficulties. Interventions for literacy include Read Write Inc: Fresh Start, The Active Literacy Kit, and Units of Sound, delivered in small groups or 1:1, in line with EHCPs or specialist dyslexia assessments.

Admissions Criteria

For admissions please contact St Helens Borough Council, Additional Needs Section. Tel: 01744 671105 or follow the SEND Local Offer link: https://new.sthelens.gov.uk/send/

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