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Willow Tree Primary School
- Primary
- Salford M6 5TJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is a strength and links well with early reading and spelling.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a rich and varied experience with many educational visits.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure the most able pupils are challenged to work above the expected standard.
Foundational Skills: Reading is central, with strong early reading skills developed from the Nursery Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Rich body of knowledge built over time; students make strong progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Handwriting key knowledge needs more emphasis.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making good progress throughout key stage 1; key stage 2 outcomes were impressive.
Support for Falling Behind: You have identified a small number of pupils in each class that you are supporting effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour at all times was exemplary, and pupils have good attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective practice for early reading; reading is well-appreciated.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick support for struggling readers to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviours and positive attitudes towards learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and adults deal effectively with any issues that arise.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong commitment to pupils鈥� safety and welfare; safeguarding is effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn how to stay safe online and are considerate.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong personal development program; respectful environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very appreciative of the kind and caring way the school supports the community.
Parental Involvement: Parents enjoyed opportunities to stay and support their children in activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Numerous enrichment activities such as educational visits and sporting activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities include art, cookery, and board games clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work hard to ensure that all groups of learners make progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provided stimulating learning experiences and were clear in their expectations.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have the right information and expertise.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff successfully evaluate pupils鈥� knowledge before new learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective identification and prioritization of support for SEND.
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About Us
Willow Tree Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 470 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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A
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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 | 20.8 | 25.8 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 101 |
| 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 47% | 52.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.9% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 106 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 100 | 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 | 73% 4 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 7 | 8.27% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | 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 | 106 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 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 | 77% 11 | 65.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 5 | 8.89% | 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 | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 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 | 66% | 61.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.31% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Willow Tree Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1