Willow Bank Primary School

About Willow Bank Primary School

At Willow Bank Primary School, we work hard to nurture positive relationships with our children and families so that we can work together to ensure every child achieves success. We are a values-led community and believe that primary education should inspire children to be lifelong learners via an engaging and relevant curriculum which provides every child with the skills and knowledge to move onto the next step of their education with confidence.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs A Oldfield

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

50.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W.

Parent May 10, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Experience!"

We've been at Willow Bank Primary for three years now and I couldn't be happier with the education and care my child has received. The school's values of integrity, kindness, and curiosity are truly embedded in the curriculum and the staff. The outdoor facilities are also a highlight, my child loves playing in the woodland area!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Aisha M.

Parent Feb 20, 2022

4.0

"Great Start to Primary School"

My child started at Willow Bank Primary last year and I'm really pleased with how they've settled in. The nursery staff are wonderful and the facilities are great, especially the forest school area where the children spend time outdoors.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David T.

Parent Oct 15, 2021

4.0

"Pleasantly Surprised!"

We initially chose Willow Bank Primary due to its proximity to our home but have been pleasantly surprised by the school's quality. The staff are friendly, the facilities are good and I'm impressed with the curriculum. My child is thriving and I feel confident that they're getting a great education.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Oliver S.

Parent Sep 20, 2020

5.0

"Exceptional School!"

Both my children attended Willow Bank Primary and I couldn't speak more highly of the school. The teaching staff are excellent, the facilities are excellent and the sense of community is fantastic. My children have been left with a lifelong love of learning and I'm so grateful to have had them at the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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