Willow View School
URN: 149020 • Rochdale OL12 6BT
Overview
- Name
- Willow View School
- URN
- 149020
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Colin Douro (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01706390419
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fisherfield Farm, Rochdale OL12 6BT
Summary
Willow View School is an independent special school located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 6 to 18. With a capacity for 30 students, the school focuses on supporting those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, including conditions such as ADHD, autism, and anxiety. The school aims to create a welcoming and safe environment where each child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Willow View is tailored to meet individual needs, incorporating academic subjects alongside physical activity, social skills, and wellbeing initiatives. Each student benefits from a personalised timetable that includes enrichment activities and trauma-informed strategies to support their learning. The school also offers a unique outreach provision, 1ACE North, which provides bespoke education in community settings for pupils not yet ready for a traditional classroom environment.
Willow View School promotes a holistic approach to education, focusing on developing well-rounded individuals through small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. The school encourages social engagement and personal growth, ensuring that all achievements are celebrated within a nurturing community context.
The curriculum at Willow View is tailored to meet individual needs, incorporating academic subjects alongside physical activity, social skills, and wellbeing initiatives. Each student benefits from a personalised timetable that includes enrichment activities and trauma-informed strategies to support their learning. The school also offers a unique outreach provision, 1ACE North, which provides bespoke education in community settings for pupils not yet ready for a traditional classroom environment.
Willow View School promotes a holistic approach to education, focusing on developing well-rounded individuals through small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. The school encourages social engagement and personal growth, ensuring that all achievements are celebrated within a nurturing community context.
Nearby alternatives
- Redwood (62.6)
- Meadows School (55.7)
- Rochdale Islamic Academy (50.4)
- Great Howarth School (50.2)
- Alder Meadow Green Corns Independent School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 6 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 30
- Pupils
- 27
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 7
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2022-08-04
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 7 | 30 | |||
| 2022-09-11 | 30 |
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