The Willows School
Academy special converterAges 7–19MixedSixth form
Locksley Drive, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9NT
Headteacher · Mrs Rachael Booth
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Key facts
Pupils197Capacity 150
OfstedReport cardInspected 25 November 2025
TrustNexus Multi Academy Trust
Free school meals57.5%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 25 November 2025.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Sixth formExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 3 applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Rotherham council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in RotherhamNearby schools for the same ages
- Thurcroft Junior Academy0.1 mi
- Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School1.5 mi
- Laughton Junior and Infant School1.6 mi
- Wickersley School and Sports College2.1 mi
- St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School2.2 mi