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Willowfield School
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students enter with low prior attainment and make good progress, attaining average results at GCSE.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour observed in and out of lessons was companionable and considerate.
Qualifications and Training: Sharply focused and energetically managed professional development is disseminating best practice in teaching across departments.
Current Educational Practices: Regular lesson observations and detailed analysis of students鈥� progress set priorities for whole-staff training.
Strengths and Challenges: Secure and enthusiastically communicated subject knowledge, high expectations, positive rapport with students.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Parent View to give Ofsted their opinion on their child鈥檚 school.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents and carers responding to the inspection questionnaire were confident that the college successfully helped them to support their children鈥檚 learning.
Communication: The school uses various strategies for keeping parents informed and engaged.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school has an established culture of mutual respect and support among its community.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Innovative strategies and strong partnerships extend students' options and develop their confidence.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff and students treat each other with respect; potential risks are well-managed during lessons.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are thorough and staff well trained. Attendance systems are robust.
Extracurricular Offerings: Willowfield provides a variety of courses and extracurricular activities to meet diverse needs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students have sufficient choice of complementary courses to suit their individual interests and abilities.
Career Counselling Services: The school holds the Careers Quality Mark and prepares students effectively for further education or training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Almost all students progress to further education or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Careful monitoring and well-targeted interventions are narrowing the gap in attainment for students with SEND.
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About Us
Willowfield School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 973 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are an 11 to 16 mixed comprehensive school in Walthamstow that is content, prosperous, and incredibly well-liked.
The current situation at Willowfield is exciting.
In September 2015, we moved into our magnificent new buildings, and since then, we have continued to grow.
In 2017 we achieved our best-ever GCSE scores, and in 2018 we surpassed them once more.
We take great pride in being a neighbourhood school that gives each of our students the greatest start in life.
Students at Willowfield are content, successful learners who advance quickly.
The curriculum in Years 7, 8, and 9 is designed to push and challenge everyone to be their best selves, preparing them for the difficulties that lie ahead in Years 10 and 11.
Our excellent pastoral system serves as the foundation for our school's success and happiness.
Mutual respect and an atmosphere where faculty, staff, and students have joyful, peaceful, and extremely good connections define life at Willowfield.
Our kids live up to our high standards of decency and respect, and we expect nothing less from them.
All of our students have access to a wide selection of extracurricular options, which we have been able to expand and improve since we moved to the new location.
There are numerous and varied possibilities to participate in civic engagement activities, and our Arts Mark Award honours our dedication to the arts and the breadth and calibre of the opportunities provided here.
Students take part in a variety of activities, such as overnight vacations and tours to theatres, art galleries, and museums.
There are numerous possibilities to assume leadership roles, including those of sports captains, prefects, school journalists, librarians, and the extremely active Student Leadership Council, which actively influences the school's direction.
For our students to be happy and succeed, we think that a strong partnership with their parents and carers is essential.
We celebrate student success and ensure that parents/carers are kept up to date about their child's progress through termly reports and a parents evening.
Our vision is for Willowfield students to leave us and be able to compete with anyone, anywhere, professionally and personally, in the world that is their future.
Our year 11 students progress on successfully to college, work and University and we are always proud to hear from them and their successes after Willowfield.
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The current situation at Willowfield is exciting.
In September 2015, we moved into our magnificent new buildings, and since then, we have continued to grow.
In 2017 we achieved our best-ever GCSE scores, and in 2018 we surpassed them once more.
We take great pride in being a neighbourhood school that gives each of our students the greatest start in life.
Students at Willowfield are content, successful learners who advance quickly.
The curriculum in Years 7, 8, and 9 is designed to push and challenge everyone to be their best selves, preparing them for the difficulties that lie ahead in Years 10 and 11.
Our excellent pastoral system serves as the foundation for our school's success and happiness.
Mutual respect and an atmosphere where faculty, staff, and students have joyful, peaceful, and extremely good connections define life at Willowfield.
Our kids live up to our high standards of decency and respect, and we expect nothing less from them.
All of our students have access to a wide selection of extracurricular options, which we have been able to expand and improve since we moved to the new location.
There are numerous and varied possibilities to participate in civic engagement activities, and our Arts Mark Award honours our dedication to the arts and the breadth and calibre of the opportunities provided here.
Students take part in a variety of activities, such as overnight vacations and tours to theatres, art galleries, and museums.
There are numerous possibilities to assume leadership roles, including those of sports captains, prefects, school journalists, librarians, and the extremely active Student Leadership Council, which actively influences the school's direction.
For our students to be happy and succeed, we think that a strong partnership with their parents and carers is essential.
We celebrate student success and ensure that parents/carers are kept up to date about their child's progress through termly reports and a parents evening.
Our vision is for Willowfield students to leave us and be able to compete with anyone, anywhere, professionally and personally, in the world that is their future.
Our year 11 students progress on successfully to college, work and University and we are always proud to hear from them and their successes after Willowfield.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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A
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 34% | 71% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 38.24% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 51.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 33.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 14.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 19.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 3.23 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 94.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 91.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 22.71% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 30.19% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 24.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 41.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 55.2% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 37.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 17.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 23.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.25 | 3.49 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.52% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 92.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 22.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 29.48% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 24.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.33% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.52% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 8 | 34.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 2 | 51.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 40.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 8 | 13.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 21.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.22% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 23.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 27.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 22.94% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 12 | 36.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 2 | 51.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 38.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 2 | 13.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 2 | 20.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 19.22% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 27.11% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 21.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.61% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 47.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 15.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 17.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 31.39% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 17.72% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 50% | 21.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.94% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.56% | 2.45% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Willowfield School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1