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The Willows Primary School
- Primary
- Greenham RG14 7SJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is coherently planned and taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are achieving well across different subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment practices are not yet fully embedded in art and design.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Well-planned mathematics curriculum and high-quality texts support reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave sensibly and work with positive attitudes.
Support for Falling Behind: There are a few inconsistencies in support for pupils who are not keeping up.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well and learn happily alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does not happen here, and staff quickly sort out any issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: This is a school where pupils鈥� well-being and safety are top priority.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and the staff.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate training and support they receive and feel that leaders consider their workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers bring learning to life and skilfully explain new content and vocabulary.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff are adept at noticing and addressing gaps in pupils' understanding.
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The Willows Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 393 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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To ensure that students of all abilities, from all groups, and in all years accomplish well in reading, writing, and mathematics, teachers and other adults set high standards for all of their students.
To ensure that every child obtains a high quality education and school experience, consistency is developed across the school. This consistency creates a safe and secure environment based on mutual respect that allows all students to study and make the most of their time at school.
The delivery of a comprehensive and balanced curriculum encourages cross-curricular learning, real-world application of learned skills, and effective transition to the next level of education.
Everyone contributes to the school's success and the accomplishment of goals.
Each member of the faculty is well aware of their part in maintaining the school's professional culture.
Effective strategies for ensuring uniformity and securing ongoing progress throughout the school include CPD, coaching, and peer observation.
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To ensure that every child obtains a high quality education and school experience, consistency is developed across the school. This consistency creates a safe and secure environment based on mutual respect that allows all students to study and make the most of their time at school.
The delivery of a comprehensive and balanced curriculum encourages cross-curricular learning, real-world application of learned skills, and effective transition to the next level of education.
Everyone contributes to the school's success and the accomplishment of goals.
Each member of the faculty is well aware of their part in maintaining the school's professional culture.
Effective strategies for ensuring uniformity and securing ongoing progress throughout the school include CPD, coaching, and peer observation.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 25.8 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 106 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 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 | 63% | 50.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 8.46% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 3 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 43% 6 | 61.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 11.95% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 102 3 | 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 | 49% 31 | 62.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 11.87% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 94 | 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 | 18% | 57.24% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.79% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Willows Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1