The Willows School is a not applicable school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 7 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Willows School currently has around 175 pupils on roll, which is about 117% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68% boys and 32% girls. Around 47.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 56% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Locksley Drive, Rotherham, S66 9NT |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachael Booth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106970 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 175 |
| Number of Boys: | 119 |
| Number of Girls: | 56 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurcroft Junior Academy Green Arbour Road , Thurcroft S66 9DD | - not rated | 175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurcroft Junior School Green Arbour Road , Thurcroft S66 9DD | - not rated | 175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurcroft Infant School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT | - not rated | 279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurcroft Infant School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laughton All Saints CofE Primary School High Street , Laughton-en-le-Morthen S25 1YF | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Locksley Drive , Thurcroft S66 9NT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.