Willow Dene School

A outstanding academy special converter school in Greenwich. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willow Dene School.

Plumstead, SE182JD Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
2 November 2022
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
Swingate Lane
Plumstead, SE182JD
Phone
2088549841
Website
willowdene.compassps.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143595
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Swingate Lane, Plumstead, SE18 2JD
Website
www.willowdene.compassps.uk
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Capacity
264 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
287
Free School Meals
52.6% (151 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
99.3% (285 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
287 pupils
2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Seeing Possibilities Realising Dreams"

Respect Trust Forgiveness Positivity Co-operation Honesty Patience Freedom Thoughtfulness Happiness Courage Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Executive Head Teacher Rachel Harrison, describing Willow Dene as an outstanding special school for children and young people with SEND aged 2-19, a MOVE Centre of Excellence, and emphasising inclusive practice, MOVE provision, and collaborative work with The Compass Partnership of Schools.

Facilities

Swimming pool Sensory garden

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