Willow Dene School
Swingate Lane, Plumstead, SE18 2JDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willow Dene School is a special school in Greenwich for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 November 2022, report published 13 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2022
Pupils thrive and excel at this exceptional school. Leaders and staff have very high expectations for all pupils. They work hard to make sure that learning is fun and that lessons capture the interests of the pupils. Behaviour at the school is exemplary. It is a calm and orderly environment for everyone. Sometimes, pupils need extra help to manage their feelings. Staff help them to become calm again so that they can get back on with their lessons as soon as possible. Pupils who attend the school need extra help. This is because of their special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff are very well trained. They understand the complex needs of pupils and how to help them. Pupils like coming to school. They are happy to see their friends and teachers each day. Leaders deal with any friendship issues or unkindness quickly. Bullying is never tolerated. Resources at the school are excellent. The learning environments are well designed and maintained. This includes the attractive and inspiring outside areas. The safety, personal development and well-being of pupils are a priority. Parents and carers feel welcome at the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
315 pupils on roll, with places for 264
Schools near Willow Dene School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADO River Valley School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Waterside School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 27% met the expected standard |
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Park View Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Aspire Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Rachel Harrison
- Phone
- 02088549841
- Address
- Swingate Lane, Plumstead, SE18 2JD
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- URN
- 143595
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.