Willow Dene School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Address | Swingate Lane, SE18 2JD |
| School Website | www.willowdene.compassps.uk |
| Telephone | 2088549841 |
| URN | 143595 |
School Census
| Total | 272 |
| Girls/Boys | 88/184 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 32.4%/67.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 28.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 135 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/11/2022 | Outstanding |
| 23/10/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 23/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| 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 | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | LOWCOV |
| Writing Progress | LOWCOV |
| Maths Progress | LOWCOV |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 0.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -2.1 |
| Maths Progress | -0.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 26% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| african ethnic origin | 28.2% |
| white british ethnic origin | 20.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| african ethnic origin | 29.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 19.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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