Willow Bank School
Details
| Age Range | 8-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Address | Winwick Road, WA12 8DE |
| School Website | www.willowbank.st-helens.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1744678745 |
| URN | 104843 |
School Census
| Total | 60 |
| Girls/Boys | 3/57 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 5.0%/95.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 38 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/02/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/02/2016 | Good |
| 02/10/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 25/02/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 26 April 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 25 February 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 22 November 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 02 October 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 29 September 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 April 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 June 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.59 |
| Progress 8 | -2.01 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.58 |
| Progress 8 | -2.27 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 14 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.72 |
| Progress 8 | -2.25 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 99 |
| Maths | 91 |
| Reading Progress | 0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -4.9 |
| Maths Progress | -9.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 99 |
| Maths | 92 |
| Reading Progress | -9.3 |
| Writing Progress | -14.9 |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.7% |