Willow House School

URN: 136230 • Greater Manchester SK8 6RF

Overview

Name
Willow House School
URN
136230
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jennifer Illsley (since 2025)
Telephone
01614989852
Website
Visit
Address
120 Stanley Road, Greater Manchester SK8 6RF

Summary

Willow House School is an independent special school located in Cheadle, Cheshire, catering to a small cohort of six pupils, with a capacity for seven. The school operates in conjunction with Ivy Cottage therapeutic children’s home, providing a collaborative environment where education and therapeutic care are integrated. This approach is designed to support the emotional, social, and educational development of vulnerable children through the Restorative Parenting Recovery Programme.

The curriculum at Willow House School aims to prepare pupils for future economic wellbeing while fostering personal development. The staff focus on building positive relationships with students, which is essential for their progress. The school is committed to helping children successfully transition to mainstream education or long-term fostering placements, as highlighted in their recent Ofsted report.

Leadership at Willow House is provided by Executive Head Teacher Emma Fletcher and Head of Education Alex Bradley, who emphasize the importance of social, emotional, and mental health alongside academic achievement. The school maintains a range of policies to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all pupils.

Key details

LA
Stockport
Age range
5 - 14
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
7
Pupils
6
Boys
5
Girls
1
FSM %
Open date
2010-09-10
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-03-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 6 5 1 7
2024-09-11 3 3 0 7
2023-09-11 4 3 1 7 0.00
2022-09-11 4 3 1 7 0.00
2021-09-11 1 1 0 7
2020-09-11 4 4 0 7

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