Willow Bank School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Willow Bank School
Address: Winwick Road, St Helens
Town/City: Newton-le-Willows
County: Merseyside
Postcode: WA12 8DE
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01744 678745
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 8-16
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Laughton
Capacity: 65
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 70 (84% boys & 16% girls)
Enrollment: 108% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 70%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 104843
DfE Number: 342/7005
UKPRN: 10017821
UPRN: 39090810
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: St. Helens (E08000013)
Constituency: St Helens North (E14001509)
Electoral Ward: Newton-le-Willows East (E05014126)

Easting & Northing: 356318E, 394947N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 27' 0.37" N 2° 39' 32.66" W
Plus Code: 9C5VF82R+29

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Lyme Community Primary School (0.9km)
  2. The District CofE Primary School (1.3km)
  3. Burtonwood Community Primary School (1.6km)
  4. St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy (1.6km)
  5. Grange Valley Primary School (1.7km)
  6. Wargrave CofE Primary School (1.8km)
  7. St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy (1.9km)
  8. St James' Church of England Primary School (1.9km)
  9. Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (2.0km)
  10. St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School (2.1km)
Governors

  • Ms Heather Addison - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Mrs Leah Beirne - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Mr Ben Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Councillor Karl Collier - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mr David Francis - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Ms Jaqueline Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 March 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Laughton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Miss Claire Laverick - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Ms Maggie Neale - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 October 2028.
  • Mrs Lynette Ojo - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mr Phillip Round - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Mr Peter Smith - Governor. Appointed on 31 July 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2027.