73
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
19%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 18/04/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWigan
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Willow Grove Primary School · Primary · Wigan
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
73
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
64%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
7%
Persistent absence
19%
Contact
Address
Willow Grove, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8XF
Local authority
Wigan
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 | 73 | 6.6 | 100% | 0% | 64% | 7% | 19% |
| 2023/24 | 67 | 5.2 | 100% | 2% | 69% | 8% | 25% |
| 2022/23 | 64 | 5.8 | 100% | 2% | 70% | 9% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 63 | 5.3 | 100% | 2% | 65% | 10% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 63 | 5.3 | 100% | 2% | 57% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 53 | 4.8 | 100% | 0% | 62% | 6% | 20% |
| 2017/18 | 56 | 4.3 | 100% | 0% | 70% | 7% | 19% |
| 2016/17 | 48 | 3.7 | 100% | 0% | 65% | 5% | 21% |
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