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Willow Bank School
Winwick Road, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 8DE, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.7 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
71
Capacity
65
Ages
8–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 8-16, although it currently faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 4.5 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While it serves a small cohort of 71 pupils, the school is better than 36% of others in the area according to LocaleIQ, indicating some strengths in its overall approach. Parents may want to consider the school's focus on individual support and development alongside its academic results.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 4.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.2%
White Irish1.4%
White Other1.4%
Location
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53.44946, -2.65920 · WA12 8DE
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104843
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Willow Bank School rated by Ofsted?
Willow Bank School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2016.
Is Willow Bank School a good school?
Willow Bank School scores 35.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Willow Bank School in GCSEs?
Willow Bank School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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