Willow Park School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Newbold-on-Avon Rfc Parkfield Road Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1EZ |
| Reference Number | 149916 |
Willow Park School has made significant progress since its last inspections and now meets all the independent school standards that were checked. This progress comes after previous evaluations identified several areas of concern, particularly regarding the quality of leadership and the effectiveness of curriculum implementation. The leadership team has successfully embedded a new curriculum tailored to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), indicating a marked improvement in educational delivery and student support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 12 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.67%
Girls: 33.33% |
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 07 May 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Dec 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Jul 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- The school meets all independent school standards.
- Curriculum pathways are tailored to individual pupils' needs.
- Staff interactions with pupils effectively prioritize communication.
- Leaders have implemented their action plan diligently and effectively.
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