71
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
64%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 27/04/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySt. Helens
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Willow Bank School · All-through · St. Helens
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
71
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
70%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
29%
Persistent absence
64%
Contact
Address
Winwick Road, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DE
Local authority
St. Helens
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 71 | 5.3 | 100% | 1% | 70% | 29% | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 62 | 4.0 | 100% | 2% | 69% | 25% | 63% |
| 2022/23 | 60 | 4.1 | 100% | 2% | 68% | 29% | 65% |
| 2021/22 | 53 | 4.0 | 100% | 2% | 70% | 27% | 64% |
| 2020/21 | 49 | 4.0 | 100% | 0% | 76% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 52 | 4.1 | 100% | 2% | 83% | 28% | 66% |
| 2017/18 | 51 | 4.1 | 100% | 2% | 82% | 21% | 54% |
| 2016/17 | 55 | 3.7 | 100% | 2% | 84% | 17% | 49% |
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