309
Pupils · 2024/25
29%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 02/11/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityGreenwich
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Willow Dene School · All-through · Greenwich
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
309
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
29%
FSM eligible
57%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
Address
Swingate Lane, Plumstead, SE18 2JD
Local authority
Greenwich
Website
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 | 309 | 7.8 | 100% | 29% | 57% | 11% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 287 | 7.6 | 100% | 27% | 53% | 12% | 34% |
| 2022/23 | 272 | 8.9 | 100% | 29% | 53% | 12% | 39% |
| 2021/22 | 272 | 6.7 | 100% | 30% | 48% | 12% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 255 | 6.7 | 100% | 27% | 49% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 236 | 5.9 | 100% | 27% | 48% | 8% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | — | 6.3 | — | — | — | 8% | 23% |
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