Willow Tree Park is an independent special school in Lymm, Warrington, for children and young people aged 4 to 25.
- Ages 4–25
- 77 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 4 to 25
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 77 (places for 80)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alicia Highton (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 16 April 2003
- Council
- Warrington
- School reference (URN)
- 134186
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Warrington council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2025
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2025.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Willow Tree Park, Beech House, Lymm, WA13 0GH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Willow Tree Park
How do I get a place at Willow Tree Park?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Willow Tree Park. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Willow Tree Park take?
Aged 4 to 25, boys and girls.
What is Willow Tree Park’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Willow Tree Park?
Willow Tree Park, Beech House, Lymm, WA13 0GH, in Warrington.
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