The Willows School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 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: 12 February 2013
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Locksley Drive

Thurcroft

Rotherham, S669NT
Phone: 1709542539
Website: thewillowsschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 149642
Type: Academy special converter
Phase: Special
Address: Locksley Drive, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9NT
Website: www.thewillowsschool.co.uk
Age range: 7-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 150 pupils
Setting: Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 185
Free School Meals: 51.0% (94 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (185 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 93.5%; Good
Persistent Absence: 14.5%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 7 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 14; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 185 pupils; 7-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together, Everyone Achieves More"

Can do Inclusive and nurturing A cheerful, warm environment Together, Everyone Achieves More

Head Teacher's Message

Hello, I’m Mrs Rachael Booth the proud Head teacher of The Willows. We are a ‘Can do’ School, with an amazing environment in which to learn and develop skills for life. There’s a cheerful, warm feeling which comes from a dedicated, caring team, working with very special young people.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Horticulture Forest School Duke of Edinburgh

Sports

P.E

Facilities

Clean, bright rooms Outdoor areas

Curriculum Highlights

Core subjects: English, Maths, Science Creative: Art, Music Technical Subjects: Computing, Design and Technology, Food Technology Other Areas: Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Moral and Values, Personal Development, Preparing for Adulthood Sport: P.E

SEND Provision

Rotherham SEND Local Offer; SEN Information Report; SEND Annual Statement

Admissions Criteria

We take pupils age 7 to 19 with a range of moderate learning difficulties; some with additional needs such as speech and language difficulties, children on the autistic spectrum and children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.