Willow Bank School

About Willow Bank School

Willow Bank School is a community special school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, England, for pupils aged 8–16. It has 71 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 70% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

St. Helens →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 8–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

71 / 65 (109%) · over capacity

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Winwick Road, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, WA12 8DE

Phone

01744678745

Headteacher

Nicola Laughton

Website

http://www.willowbank.st-helens.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Willow Bank School?

Willow Bank School is a community special school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, England, for pupils aged 8–16.

How many pupils does Willow Bank School have?

Willow Bank School has 71 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Willow Bank School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Willow Bank School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.4 in 2025/26.

How does Willow Bank School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Willow Bank School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Willow Bank School?

Willow Bank School is located at Winwick Road, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, WA12 8DE.