What is Willow Dene School's Ofsted rating?

Willow Dene School was judged Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/11/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.) Ofsted history tracked on NestScope.

Is Willow Dene School a primary or secondary school?

Willow Dene School is a other school in Plumstead, for ages 2–19.

Where is Willow Dene School?

Willow Dene School is in Plumstead, SE18 2JD (Greenwich local authority).

How many pupils attend Willow Dene School?

Willow Dene School has around 309 pupils on roll (DfE census, via NestScope).

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Willow Dene School

Outstandinggraded 02/11/2022Ages 2–19309 pupils

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Plumstead, SE18 2JD

Greenwich

Willow Dene School is a school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Plumstead, within the Greenwich local authority. The school has around 309 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/11/2022, Willow Dene School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Plumstead can view Willow Dene School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Plumstead (SE18 2JD), Willow Dene School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 02/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 20%

Expected standard (RWM)0%

England avg 59%

Higher standard (RWM)0%

England avg 7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake56.8%

Free school meals56.8%

England avg 26.3%

English not first language28.6%

England avg 18.6%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing88.0%

Attendance88.0%

England avg 93.5%

Pupils per teacher7.6

England avg 19.6

Persistent absence33.6%

England avg 17.5%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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ADO River Valley School0.1 mi Timbercroft Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi Rockliffe Manor Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi Greenslade Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Plumstead Manor SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 mi Leigh Stationers' Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 mi

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