Open Special Mixed

Willow Bank School

Winwick Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DE
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Willow Bank School
Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DE
71 Pupils
65 Capacity
8–16 Age Range
64.80% FSM %
61 Boys
10 Girls
About Willow Bank School

Willow Bank School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 8–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 71 pupils on roll. School capacity: 65. Current headteacher: Nicola Laughton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority St. Helens
Region North West
Administrative District St. Helens
Parliamentary Constituency St Helens North
Ward Newton-le-Willows East
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10017821
URN 104843
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Maggie Neale Chair of Governors 10/12/2024 11/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Heather Addison Governor 06/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leah Beirne Governor 07/12/2016 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ben Bennett Governor 01/04/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Councillor Karl Collier Governor 09/10/2024 08/10/2028 Appointed by LA
Mr David Francis Governor 09/10/2024 08/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jaqueline Hughes Governor 24/03/2025 23/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Nicola Laughton Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phillip Round Governor 18/09/2019 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Smith Governor 31/07/2018 17/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Vaughan Governor 09/10/2024 21/05/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Lyme Community Primary School
0.88 km • Newton-le-Willows
Other
The District CofE Primary School
1.3 km • Newton-le-Willows
Other
Burtonwood Community Primary School
1.55 km • Warrington
Other
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
1.61 km • Newton-le-Willows
Other
Grange Valley Primary School
1.65 km • St Helens
Other
Wargrave CofE Primary School
1.85 km • Newton-le-Willows
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Willow Bank School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens.
Willow Bank School has 71 pupils, with a capacity of 65.
Willow Bank School caters for pupils aged 8 to 16.
The Headteacher at Willow Bank School is Mrs Nicola Laughton.
Willow Bank School is at Winwick Road, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DE, in the St. Helens local authority, North West.
Willow Bank School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Laughton
Winwick Road, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DE
01744678745
www.willowbank.st-helens.sch.uk
Location
WA12 8DE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 104843
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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