The Willows School

A not judged academy special converter school in Hillingdon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Willows School.

Hayes, UB49QB Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Stipularis Drive
Hayes, UB49QB

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137652
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Stipularis Drive, Hayes, UB4 9QB
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE WILLOWS SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
80 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
72
Free School Meals
54.2% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (72 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.0%
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
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
72 pupils
3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning, Achieving, Succeeding"

Fairness Compassion Tolerance Friendliness Endeavour

Curriculum Highlights

Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction Phonics International for systematic phonics PM Reading Programme for reading fluency and comprehension Bespoke maths programme based on CPA International Primary Curriculum (IPC) Enrichment activities and events (Science Week, Diwali, Cultural Day, World Health Day, E-Safety Day)

SEND Provision

In addition to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, the Willows School offers services such as play therapy, speech and language therapy and an educational psychologist to assess pupils' learning needs.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are for pupils who already have an EHCP naming The Willows; the Local Authority names the school; final placement decisions are made by a placement panel of governors and the headteacher after parents view the school; partnership with parents is expected.

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