Willow Grove Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
64
AGES
5 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(18/04/2023)
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90%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
38.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
1.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
70.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Willow Grove
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 8XF
01942727717

School Description

Willow Grove Primary is a welcoming place where pupils are happy. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They have an opportunity to have breakfast and social time when they arrive in the morning. This helps them to be ready for learning. For many pupils, education has been disrupted, and they consequently have gaps in their learning. Staff provide appropriate support to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, pupils achieve well in many subjects. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils rise to these expectations. They generally behave well in lessons and around the school. Pupils are typically respectful to each other and staff. Most pupils are attentive in lessons. Pupils feel safe. They develop positive relationships with each other and with staff. On the very rare occasions when bullying occurs, staff deal with it effectively. Pupils are clear about who they should speak to if they are worried about anything. Pupils’ personal development is an important priority for leaders. Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities, such as swimming, talent competitions and trips to museums and outdoor residential centres. This helps to broaden their experiences and improve their confidence. Pupils enjoy raising money to support charities. They spoke positively about taking on responsibilities, such as being school councillors and members of the eco-committee. Older pupils enjoy supporting younger pupils to improve their football skills.

Willow Grove Primary School Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
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Strongly Agree 60% Agree 40% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 60% Strongly Agree 20% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 20% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>60, "strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>20} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 30% Strongly Agree 50% Agree 10% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>30, "strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 10% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 30% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 10% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 30% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 10% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 10-11-2021
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