Willow Vale School is a pupil referral unit in Taunton, Somerset, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 60 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 60 (places for 75)
- Headteacher
- Ms Kim Lawrence (Headteacher) (Area Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 April 2004
- Free school meals
- 61.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Somerset
- School reference (URN)
- 134758
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Somerset council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, September 2014; school remains Good (May 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in September 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2024).
Contact and getting there
Byron Road, Taunton, TA1 2JD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Holway Park Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.1 miles
- Silver Bridge School Independent · Ages 6–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- The Sky Academy Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Inadequate 1.3 miles
By need in Somerset: Autism (17) · Moderate learning (14) · Severe learning (10) · Speech and language (8) · PMLD (7) · SEMH (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (3) · Physical (2)
Questions about Willow Vale School
How do I get a place at Willow Vale School?
Places at Willow Vale School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Somerset council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Willow Vale School take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Willow Vale School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Willow Vale School?
Byron Road, Taunton, TA1 2JD, in Somerset.
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