Willow Dene School

Type Special School / Academy special converter
Age Range 2-19
Religion Does not apply
Address Swingate Lane
Plumstead
SE18 2JD
Phone 02088549841
Reference Number 143595

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Willow Dene School is a thriving and inclusive primary institution located in the Abbey Wood area of Greenwich, London, with the postcode SE18 2JD. Some key facts about the school include:

  1. Educates pupils aged 3-11 years old.
  2. Sits within the Royal Greenwich Borough.
  3. Offers a strong educational program that supports pupils' academic, personal, and social development.
  4. Strives for the highest possible achievements for all its learners.
  5. Operates in partnership with parents and the wider community to create a rich learning environment.

The school has a dedicated and qualified staff team that fosters a positive atmosphere in which children can thrive, evidenced by consistently excellent inspection results. Willow Dene School is committed to providing a broad, balanced, and creative curriculum, regularly reviewing teaching methods to exceed the needs and requirements of its pupils.

The school prides itself on its vivid and robust extra-curricular activities, ensuring that learners have the opportunity to explore and develop their interests and skills outside the classroom. Willow Dene School is part of the Greenwich family of schools, working together to ensure equal opportunity for every child in the borough.

Sharing similar values with the Trust, Willow Dene School is driven by the belief that all children have the right to high-quality education and aims to give them the skills and knowledge that will help them make a positive contribution to society. The school campus features modern, spacious learning environments and ample opportunities for children to participate in well-equipped therapy programs.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 287
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 65.85%
Girls: 34.15%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 52%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 26.8%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 11 5 16
2 11 10 21
3 28 7 35
4 30 14 44
5 24 15 39
6 32 13 45
7 9 8 17
8 12 3 15
9 5 6 11
10 5 5 10
11 1 5 6
12 13 3 16
13 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
African 28.2%
White, British 20.2%
White, Other 7%
Caribbean 6.3%
Mixed, Other 5.6%
Asian, Other 5.6%
White & Black (African) 4.2%
Pakistani 3.8%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.4%
Indian 2.4%
Unclassified 2.1%
Chinese 1%
White & Asian 1%
Irish 0.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Inspection Date 2022-12-14
Date Description Report
2022-11-02 School inspection: School inspection:
2019-12-05 School inspection School inspection
2017-07-06 Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter
Previously as Willow Dene School
2012-10-23 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2010-07-13 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2007-05-16 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2003-03-17 Full inspection Full inspection
2012-10-23 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2010-07-13 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2007-05-16 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2003-03-17 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

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Progress Scores

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Destinations after GCSE's

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