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Willow Bank Primary School
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Willow Bank Primary School
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- Bexley SE2 9XB
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised making improvements to reading, writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: In these areas, pupils learn the curriculum well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not achieve equally well across the wider curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils quickly gain the knowledge they need to read fluently and confidently.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders provide thoughtful support to help pupils manage their emotions, such as 鈥榃illow Walks鈥�.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are focused on their work in class and enjoy collecting house points for meeting leaders鈥� high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have ensured that early reading and phonics are taught effectively to all pupils, including those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have put in place clear systems to ensure that pupils and staff report their concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff understand their responsibilities and are vigilant.
Parent Feedback: Leaders provide many opportunities for parents and children to read together.
Parental Involvement: During weekly reading mornings, parents can come into the classroom and read with their child.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders organize a wide variety of popular clubs and outings to deepen pupils鈥� wider learning.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have dedicated time successfully to improving teachers鈥� subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers break information down and present it clearly in subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Checks on pupils鈥� understanding are not routinely careful.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure that teachers check pupils鈥� understanding systematically to address gaps.
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Willow Bank Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 257 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In light of this, it is my desire that during the school year, your kids will chat to you when they get home from school about what they learned and the amazing opportunities they had.
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I'd like to present myself as the Executive Head Teacher for Lime Wood Free School, which is being developed alongside Willow Bank Primary School.
In light of this, it is my desire that during the school year, your kids will chat to you when they get home from school about what they learned and the amazing opportunities they had.
Our curriculum will be centred on character education and metacognition/growth mindset to ensure that we are producing future citizens who will treat others with respect.
There are numerous programmes in place to support this growth, and throughout the year, you will hear terminology like "champions," "thinking hats," "skills," and "maps" used to describe the tools we are implementing to get your kid ready for the future on a social, emotional, and academic level.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 17.9 | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 105 | 103 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 50% | 61.53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 11.34% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 65% 7 | 64.5% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 13.26% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 105 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 101 | 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 | 72% 5 | 69.08% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 6 | 13.43% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 103 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 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 | 67% | 63.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 11.19% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Willow Bank Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
