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The Willows Primary School
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The Willows Primary School
- Primary
- Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7JY
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The quality of teaching and learning is good, leading to above average attainment in Year 6.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well organised and impacts positively on pupils' motivation and progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Focus on adults' questioning skills and better use of the outdoor learning environment in Early Years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Nearly half the pupils in Year 6 reached the higher Level 5 in mathematics and science.
Support for Falling Behind: Good systems are in place to monitor pupils' progress and provide effective targeted support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils express positive attitudes to learning and good behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress with well-supported skilled teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and secure, and safeguarding requirements are met with ongoing improvements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The quality of care, guidance and support is good, ensuring all pupils, including hearing impaired, feel included.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are highly supportive and appreciate the open door policy, feeling well informed.
Parental Involvement: The school has developed an excellent partnership with parents and carers.
Extracurricular Activities: Imaginative and enhanced curriculum with well-attended after-school clubs, providing various activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning environment in Early Years is underused, needing better planning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are motivated, share the vision for improvement and have high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching and learning improvements have had a strong impact on pupils' progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Good use of assessment, praising achievements and guiding improvements to reach the next level.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A small number of lessons lack brisk pace, affecting engagement and skill practice.
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The Willows Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 687 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the website of the governing body of Willows Primary School. Our goal is to offer a stimulating yet manageable curriculum that encourages the growth of the whole child in a secure setting. The website offers a glimpse into our school life, but it's not the same as being there in person. Every two months, the entire governing board meets to discuss the headteacher's reports. Link governors are tasked for overseeing important curriculum subjects. Although governors frequently run for reelection and hold office for more than one term, the typical term of office is four years.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.3 | 25.8 | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 70% | 55.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.64% | 7.42% |
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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 104 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 103 | 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 | 65% | 64.38% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 8 | 8.75% | 9.72% |
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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 104 2 | 103 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 104 | 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 | 65% 5 | 63.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 8.09% | 9.16% |
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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 70% | 58.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.13% | 8.19% |
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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Willows Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1