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The Willows

Willow Grange, Rishton, BB1 4JJ
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The Willows
Rishton, BB1 4JJ
1 Pupils
40 Capacity
5–16 Age Range
— FSM %
1 Boys
— Girls
About The Willows

The Willows is a Not applicable Special schools serving Rishton and the surrounding area in Lancashire. The school for pupils aged 5–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 1 pupils on roll. School capacity: 40. Current headteacher: Rebecca Warhurst.

Information on The Willows is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Hyndburn
Parliamentary Constituency Hyndburn
Ward Rishton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 1 / 0
Inspectorate Ofsted
Opened 12-07-2024
URN 150634
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Schools Nearby
Rishton Methodist Primary School
0.13 km • Blackburn
Other
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.4 km • Blackburn
Other
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
0.61 km • Blackburn
Other
The Hyndburn Academy
0.64 km • Blackburn
Other
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
1.67 km • Blackburn
Other
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
1.7 km • Accrington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Willows is a Other independent special school (group: Special schools) in Rishton, Lancashire.
The Willows has 1 pupils, with a capacity of 40.
The Willows caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
The Headteacher at The Willows is Headteacher Rebecca Warhurst.
The Willows is at Willow Grange, Henry Street, Rishton, BB1 4JJ, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Willows: Does not have a sixth form.
The Willows is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Headteacher Rebecca Warhurst
Willow Grange, Henry Street, Rishton, BB1 4JJ
01254360807
www.thewillowsschool.com
Location
BB1 4JJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150634
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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