State School
#15 in Best Primary Schools in Colchester
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2025
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Work here? Update your school profile
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Colchester CO4 0DT
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is precisely matched to pupils’ needs. Consequently, they learn to read confidently and fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: The newly revised curriculum helps pupils learn and remember more.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils have gaps in knowledge from past weaknesses in the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are learning well, catching up, and rapidly gaining detailed knowledge across all subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind with reading are supported well to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Typically, pupils behave well in school. Leaders’ actions have improved the attendance.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Although bullying is rare, if it happens, adults deal with it quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders’ records of concerns are detailed. Systems and processes are strong. This helps to ensure concerns are not missed.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback as pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents through regular communication and updates about their child’s progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities provided for pupils to widen their experiences beyond the classroom have been limited due to the pandemic. Leaders have plans to build in trips to support the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have received high-quality training to help them implement leaders’ ambitious curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers design activities for pupils which help them remember their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systematic assessments help teachers identify gaps in students' knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need appropriate training and support to deliver all aspects of the curriculum equally well.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 197 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Welcome to Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery's online home. That you have chosen to visit our website makes us very happy. At Willow Brook, we have a dedicated group of staff members and governors who are all passionate about making our school the best it can be. We at Willow Brook are proud of our school, and in my capacity as head teacher, I am especially pleased of our students and their academic achievements. Our website is a great way to find out more about our school, but the best way to find out about what makes Willow Brook such a special place is to get in touch and come and visit us.
Read more
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
|
B
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 24.4 | 25 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 107 | 102 |
| 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 | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 98 | 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 | 45% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.76% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 99 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 2 | 97 | 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 | 45% 8 | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.65% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below 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 | 97 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 97 3 | 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 | 37% 8 | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.94% | 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 | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below 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 | 98 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 93 | 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 | 45% | 58.05% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below Average |
Best Schools 2024
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Rankings
Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 20 : 1