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Willow Dene School

Academy special converter · Plumstead · SE18 2JD

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Age range

Ages 2–19

Pupils

315

Local authority

Greenwich

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 2–19, in Plumstead, Greenwich, 315 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 58.9%.

Open schools in Plumstead
1
Academies among open schools in Plumstead
100% (1)
Open schools in SE18
26
Open schools in Greenwich LA
108

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PlumsteadNear SE18

Overview

School type
Academy special converter
Age range
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
143595

Location

Address
Swingate Lane
Postcode
SE18 2JD
Town
Plumstead
Local authority
Greenwich
District
Greenwich
Constituency
Erith and Thamesmead
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
315
Boys / girls
206 / 109
School capacity
264
Capacity fill
315 / 264 (119%)
Free school meals
58.9%
FSM pupils
168
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Academy trust
THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Rachel Harrison
Telephone
02088549841
Website
www.willowdene.compassps.uk

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