Willow Grove Primary School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Willow Grove Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 8XF |
| Phone | 01942727717 |
| Reference Number | 132155 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 67 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 89.55%
Girls: 10.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 67.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 4 | 12 | Unknown | 12 |
| 5 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 | 17 | Unknown | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-18 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-11-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-01-19 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2011-01-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-05-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -10 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -7.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -9.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Golborne Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8SJ |
0.33 miles |
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St Thomas CofE Primary School
Hodnet Drive, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8PQ |
0.75 miles |
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Nicol Mere School
Roman Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8DF |
1.06 miles |
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Council Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9AZ |
1.15 miles |
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R L Hughes Primary School
Mayfield Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9QL |
1.23 miles |
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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Downall Green Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0DL |
1.43 miles |
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Golborne Community Primary School
Talbot Street, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3NN |
1.55 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Academy
Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF |
1.56 miles |
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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
Church Street, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3TH |
1.58 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5QE |
1.62 miles |
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All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
Hazel Grove, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3LU |
1.74 miles |
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Platt Bridge Community School
Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5NG |
1.98 miles |
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Rectory CofE Primary School
Rectory Road, North Ashton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0QF |
2.06 miles |
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Lowton West Primary School
Slag Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2ED |
2.07 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Wright Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3NX |
2.08 miles |
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Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Hamilton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0SF |
2.32 miles |
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Marus Bridge Primary School
Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SP |
2.35 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2PW |
2.53 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SB |
2.54 miles |
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Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5HN |
2.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cansfield High School
Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9TP |
1.14 miles |
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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PF |
1.33 miles |
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The Byrchall High School
Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PQ |
1.42 miles |
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Landgate School, Bryn
Landgate Lane, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 0EP |
1.51 miles |
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Golborne High School
Lowton Road, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3EL |
1.66 miles |
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Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY |
1.99 miles |
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Learn 4 Life School
64a Rectory Road, Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN4 0QD |
2.05 miles |
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Newbridge Learning Community
Moss Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3TL |
2.08 miles |
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Hope School
Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6SP |
2.32 miles |
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Hope Academy
Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0AQ |
2.42 miles |
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Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Robson Way, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RD |
2.68 miles |
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Expanse Learning Wigan School
Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF |
2.93 miles |
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The Parks School
Market Street, Hindley, Hindley, WN2 3AN |
3.19 miles |
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Outwood Academy Haydock
Clipsley Lane, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0JG |
3.26 miles |
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Lowton Church of England High School
Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 1DU |
3.28 miles |
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The Holden School
Firs Lane, Leigh, Leigh, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, WN7 4SB |
3.29 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG |
3.32 miles |
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Holt Street, Ince, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3HD |
3.46 miles |
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Oakfield High School and College
Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4XA |
3.55 miles |
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Wigan and Leigh College
PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS |
3.55 miles |