Willow Tree Park
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 4-25 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Willow Tree Park Beech House Booths Lane Lymm Cheshire WA13 0GH |
| Phone | 01925750249 |
| Reference Number | 134186 |
Willow Tree Park is performing well overall, with a good quality of education and outstanding behaviour and attitudes from pupils. The school successfully caters to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), providing a curriculum tailored to their individual needs, which allows them to achieve well. Pupils demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for learning, supported by their caring and aspirational teachers. Recent efforts have been made to enhance early writing skills, although some areas still require further development to ensure consistency across the staff. The sixth form provision stands out for its high quality, effectively preparing students for life beyond school. The school's focus on personal development is commendable, with a wide range of extracurricular activities that help pupils grow in confidence and skills. With an exceptional attendance record and positive relationships between pupils and staff, the school fosters a nurturing environment. However, staff training in early writing techniques needs to be reinforced to support all pupils effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 72 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.56%
Girls: 19.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Dec 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 23 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 04 Mar 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes in pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Comprehensive curriculum tailored to individual needs
- Exceptional provision for personal development
- Strong focus on reading across the school
- Excellent preparation for sixth-form students' next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of early writing teaching approaches
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