Willow Park School, Rugby

Overview

Willow Park School is an independent school (other independent special school) in Rugby, West Midlands, for pupils aged 5–11. This summary is generated only from official structured fields.

School details

Official establishment type: Other independent special school
Establishment group: Special schools
Age range: Ages 5–11
Gender of entry: Mixed
Boarding: No boarders
School capacity: 20
Pupils on roll: 12
URN: 149916

Admissions

Local authority: Warwickshire

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Official inspection data

Ofsted inspections

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Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 December 2024 · Published 13 January 2025

Original education inspection framework (non-association independent schools)

Overall effectiveness

Requires improvement

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Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management: Requires improvement
Safeguarding was effective: Yes

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Independent school standards

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Overall compliance

Did not meet all standards

Complies with its registration agreement.

Other recent inspection activity

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Independent school Progress Monitoring inspection
Inspected 4 March 2026 · Published 18 May 2026
Outcome: Met all standards that were checked

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Source: Ofsted · Inspections and outcomes. Official Ofsted page for this school

Location

Address: Newbold-on-Avon Rfc, Parkfield Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EZ
Local authority: Warwickshire
Area: Schools in Rugby

Inspection

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Inspectorate: Ofsted

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