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Willowdown Primary School
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- Bridgwater Without TA6 4FU
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: A consistent approach to early reading begins from the start of pupils鈥� time at school.
Success of the Curriculum: The new curriculum covers a broad range of subjects and builds pupils鈥� knowledge in a considered way.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils struggle to remember what they have been taught previously; older pupils have significant gaps in their knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in mathematics and reading; older pupils do not remember enough of their learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff provide extra support for those needing help with phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils say poor behaviour can still disrupt learning and lack confidence in staff to deal with bullying.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers support pupils with SEND to access the curriculum, but parents are not involved in target setting early enough.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders take effective actions that keep pupils safe and work effectively with outside agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders investigate and respond to concerns about bullying; however, pupils worry about bullying.
Parent Feedback: Some parents comment positively, but many others express strong concerns about communication and bullying.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have attempted to engage with parents in various ways but need more effective communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate extracurricular activities like football, chess, choir, and mindfulness sessions.
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders have made improvements to the outdoor spaces for children in the early years.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and use it to design logical learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers regularly check how well pupils are learning.
Impact on Student Progress: It is too soon to see the impact of the new curriculum on pupils鈥� learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant recent staffing changes, and many leaders are new to their roles.
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About Us
Willowdown Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 307 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 39% 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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We live and work together as a community at Willowdown Primary to develop contented kids, successful learners, and self-assured adults. Every member of the Academy community is respected for who they are as people, given assistance, and encouraged to give their best effort in whatever they do. We will learn to demonstrate excitement for learning by working and playing hard, fairly, and safely. Achievement: We will develop the habit of celebrating our own and each other's professional and personal successes. We shall learn to respect our Academy, our friends, our families, and our communities.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 22.7 | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 105 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 104 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 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 | 39% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.42% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 103 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 94 | 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 | 60% 11 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.22% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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 | 101 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 5 | 96 | 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 | 71% 27 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.19% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 92 | 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 | 44% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.13% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well Below 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Willowdown Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1