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Willow Bank School

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Willow Bank School

Winwick Road, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DE

Community special school
Pupils
71
Ages
8-16
FSM
64.8%
Attainment 8
4.5
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
4.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.27
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Willow Bank School

Willow Bank School is a secondary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.5. The school has around 71 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Winwick Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DE | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Willow Bank School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Willow Bank School

What is Willow Bank School's Ofsted rating?
Willow Bank School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Willow Bank School's latest exam results?
Willow Bank School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Willow Bank School located?
Willow Bank School is a secondary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens (WA12 8DE).
How many pupils attend Willow Bank School?
Willow Bank School has around 71 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Willow Bank School with other schools?
View Willow Bank School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in St. Helens.