Willow Dene School
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Plumstead, Greenwich
Willow Dene School is an other school in Plumstead, Greenwich for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 2 November 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Swingate Lane, Plumstead, SE18 2JD
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 2–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Greenwich
- Pupils on roll
- 315 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 56.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 2 November 2022
Strengths
- “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.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 December 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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