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Willow Brook Primary School Academy
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Willow Brook Primary School Academy
- Primary
- Waltham Forest E10 7BH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of English and mathematics from low starting points achieves better than national averages.
Success of the Curriculum: Engaging curriculum ensures rapid pupil progress and offers extensive enrichment opportunities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should ensure teachers refine skills in questioning to deepen pupil knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve standards in English and mathematics above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils and those at early stages of learning English achieve similarly to other pupils with effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly, respectful, and take responsibility for their learning and behavior.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well with individualized support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils feel safe and know whom to approach for help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent staff training and relationships with agencies ensure pupil safety and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize significant school improvements and appreciate good communication.
Parental Involvement: Parents are positive about school engagement and support for British values.
Extracurricular Activities: Extensive range of activities including arts festivals, science symposium, and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area is very well organized and linked to learning topics.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are motivated and work effectively in both whole-staff and small teams.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure rapid progress by systematically developing skills and confidence.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally teaching requires further refinement to enhance depth of understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and high-quality training ensure continuous improvement in teaching.
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Willow Brook Primary School Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 646 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 90% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the website of Willow Brook Primary, a school that received an outstanding rating from Ofsted. In the vibrant and engaging community of Willow Brook, students are offered excellent opportunity to grow and succeed. Our curriculum includes specialist teaching in art, music, computing, modern foreign languages, Philosophy for Children (P4C) and P.E. This exceptional offering makes sure that our kids love to learn and grow into well-rounded adults with a broad range of talents. Everything is built on aim and ambition, and our values-based culture offers our kids a clear sense of direction. Our location means that we are uniquely situated to get the very best opportunities for our children: we are near vast, green open spaces; minutes away from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford and we have easy access to all the galleries, museums and theatres that London has to offer. We collaborate extensively with other schools both locally and nationally as proud members of the Griffin Schools Trust, a family of schools and a supportive network of educational knowledge. Our yearly Griffin Arts Festival has a solid reputation and is a model of artistic excellence. Our school is a beautiful blend of old and new, and our learning rooms are excellent because they are well-lit and equipped. Despite being a school with a rich history, it is also airy, bright, and contemporary. Ad Altiora Tendo We Strive for Higher Things is our school's motto, and we truly aim for the stars. Visit the school to meet the wonderful students and committed staff. Everybody wants to participate in it. The school's vibrant environment and hum of activity are reflections of the students' genuine love for studying. Students love attending a school where setting high goals is encouraged.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | 20.6 | 24.7 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 112 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 113 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% | 64.11% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 11.98% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 4 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% 9 | 64.53% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 5 | 12.57% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% 2 | 64.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 11.84% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | 59.65% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 10.22% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Willow Brook Primary School Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
