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Willow Grove Primary School
Wigan·Not applicable·North West·Community special school·WN4 8XF
URN: 132155GoodOfsted published 25 May 2023
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Compare with Willow Grove Primary SchoolSchool information
| URN | 132155 |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Community special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Lindsay Glover |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | WN4 8XF |
| Latest pupils | 73 |
| FSM eligible | 63.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Willow Grove, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 8XF
http://www.willowgroveprimary.org.ukView local authority page1942727717| DfE number | 7018 |
| UKPRN | 10069454 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2000 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 25 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |