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Willows Primary School
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- Trafford WA15 6PP
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics provision strong; further training for teachers and teaching assistants
Success of the Curriculum: Clear vision with a range of experiences; sporting and artistic activities noted
Foundational Skills: Prioritised early reading and phonics help pupils catch up quickly; most read fluently by key stage 2.
Success of the Curriculum: Knowledge is logically ordered; pupils make connections and achieve well, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in writing needs improvement to match reading and mathematics
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years curriculum needs clarity for better preparation into Year 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment in reading, writing, and math is much higher than national average
Support for Falling Behind: Specific targeted teaching in small groups to ensure progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good, friendly and polite; rare bullying incidents addressed effectively
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students, including those with SEND, achieve well with a solid reading foundation.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support is provided quickly to address misconceptions and gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour; pupils value diversity and show responsibility and care.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying and name-calling rare; pupils feel safe and can report concerns
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture encouraging children to speak out, effective safeguarding measures
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn to stay safe online; positive culture supports pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High importance on knowing pupils and families; strong community support.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly positive about school鈥檚 strengths and safety
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the empathy and care towards pupils
Parent Feedback: High attendance and involvement; positive feedback about school community efforts.
Extracurricular Activities: Many opportunities in sporting and artistic activities noted
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs like cooking, photography, yoga, plus sports tournaments.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers take on subject leadership roles and receive regular training
Impact on Student Progress: Subject-specific training and peer-to-peer learning noted as useful
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and shared examples help measure progress accurately
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported with manageable workload and collaborative governance.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment systems in place support student progress without overburdening staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some areas for improvement in sharing information across the school
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled staff identify and support SEND pupils with well-chosen interventions.
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About Us
Willows Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 400 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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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The Willows is a happy and friendly school, staffed by a committed and talented team of teachers, teaching assistants and office staff and supported by an active Governing Body and Parent Teachers Association (PTA). Our pupils are the centre of everything we do as a very successful school. At The Willows, we want to provide every student the chance to reach their greatest potential by offering them a top-notch education and a supportive environment where high standards are expected.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 25.8 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 112 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 112 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 104 | 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 | 81% | 65.34% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 13.03% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | Well Above 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 | 109 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 90% 6 | 74.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 11 | 16.63% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | 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 | 108 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 84% 3 | 70.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 3 | 14.9% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 108 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 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 | 81% | 67.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.88% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Willows Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
