How many pupils does Willow Vale School have?

Willow Vale School has 59 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Willow Vale School?

Willow Vale School is located at Byron Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JD.

Willow Vale School

Byron Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

5–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Pupil referral unit

Type

About Willow Vale School

Willow Vale School is a pupil referral unit in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 59 pupils on roll. 61.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Pupil referral unit
Age Range: Ages 5–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 59 / 75 (79%)
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

61.7%

Free school meals

26.7%

EAL

22.0%

SEN support

23.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

6.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

9.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.9 vs 2023/24

£48,611

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 23% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,674 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£35,258

Spend per pupil

£29,851

Income per pupil

37%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Byron Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JD
Phone: 01823349338
Area Headteacher: Kim Lawrence (Headteacher)
Website: www.willowvale.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Willow Vale School?: Willow Vale School is a pupil referral unit in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–16.
How many pupils does Willow Vale School have?: Willow Vale School has 59 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is Willow Vale School?: Willow Vale School is located at Byron Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JD.

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