The school does not comply with DfE guidance on what academies should publish as some material on the website is out of date. The Willows is very small special school for children with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. All pupils have a statement of special educational need or an education, health and care plan. There are no children in the early years foundation stage on roll. Almost all pupils are entitled to support through the pupil premium. About half the pupils are White British in origin, with Black Caribbean pupils forming the next largest group. Very few pupils speak English as an additional language. The governing body currently has an acting chair. The governors and leadership team are supported by Swakeleys School, which is an outstanding academy in the area.