The Willows
IndependentPrimary
The Willows
Ages5 – 16
1 pupils
Good· Sept 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Lancashire
Head Teacher
Headteacher Rebecca Warhurst
Gender
Mixed
Opened
July 2024
Website
www.thewillowsschool.com
Reference Number
150634
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils1 (3% of capacity)
Age Range5 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls100% / 0%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
2 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Sept 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Staff meet pupils' wider needs effectively.
- All pupils have EHC plans to support their needs.
Curriculum11- The school has a well-designed curriculum that meets pupils' needs.
- Some subjects lack consistent delivery and support.
Leadership2- Leaders have the required expertise to meet standards.
- The proprietor has a clear understanding of the school's strengths.
Safeguarding2- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and meet requirements.
- Policies meet statutory requirements and are available online.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils make good progress from their starting points.
- Progress is hindered by inconsistent teaching and assessment.
Teaching Quality11- Staff are skilled at encouraging good behaviour and learning.
- Some teaching lacks consistency and fails to address misconceptions.
Personal Development2- Personal development is a priority with enriching activities.
- Trips and visitors help pupils develop independence and skills.
Behaviour & Attendance11- Pupils behave well and attend school regularly.
- Some pupils require more support to regulate emotions.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2024
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
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