Willow Dene School is a sixth form special school in Plumstead, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 309 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 7.6%, 54% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.0%.
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Willow Dene School has an overall absence rate of 12.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Willow Dene School is 7.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Willow Dene School has 309 pupils on roll.
54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Willow Dene School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Willow Dene School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Willow Dene School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
460/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
138/mo
30% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.9
Bus Stops
9
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Welling Rail Station
1.1km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
98%
Child is Happy
89%
Child Feels Safe
77%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.