Willow Tree Park

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.

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

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Willow Tree Park were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Willow Tree Park's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Willow Tree Park is Good, from an inspection in February 2025.

When was Willow Tree Park last inspected by Ofsted?

Willow Tree Park was last inspected in February 2025.

How many pupils does Willow Tree Park have?

Willow Tree Park has 77 pupils on roll.

What age range does Willow Tree Park cover?

Willow Tree Park for pupils aged 4 to 25.

Where is Willow Tree Park?

Willow Tree Park is at Willow Tree Park, Beech House, Booths Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0GH.