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The Willows Primary School
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- Ipswich IP2 9ER
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority with well-trained staff ensuring books match pupils' reading knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is organized to build understanding over time, using stories and non-fiction texts.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not help pupils build on previous learning well in subjects including mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers do not help pupils build on previous learning well in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use checks on reading to match teaching to pupils鈥� abilities, but not consistently in other subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils are not always respectful to others and behave inappropriately.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers do not always adjust activities sufficiently for pupils with SEND to work independently.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust adults to deal with problems quickly, helping them feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn to keep safe through visits from police and charities, but some improvements needed.
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback is gathered via Ofsted Parent View for inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: School uses strategies to support families who have difficulties engaging in school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate the range of clubs available and leadership roles like school council members.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are supportive of new changes and value training from external experts.
Impact on Student Progress: Strengths in teaching are not evident in all subjects, impacting overall student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to adapt activities across all subjects to meet pupils' needs more effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is not used effectively in some subjects to inform lesson planning.
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About Us
The Willows Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 357 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 20% 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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Urban Ipswich school The Willows Primary School takes pleasure in providing for the care and wellbeing of all of its students. We have a Family Support Unit where nurture groups and pastoral care are offered daily.
We presently have about 390 students enrolled, but our school is expanding.
Although the majority of students are British, the school has recently seen a rise in EAL students, which is enhancing our community.
The school takes pleasure in offering an innovative curriculum so that the students can learn via practical experiences.
Both indoor and outdoor activities are taught to students, and they are linked to literacy and numeracy.
The Forest School supports our outdoor learning.
We support acting and music, which boosts the students' self-confidence.
From Year 4 to Year 6, every student studies a brass instrument, and we recently participated in the prestigious schools' music festival at Snape Maltings.
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We presently have about 390 students enrolled, but our school is expanding.
Although the majority of students are British, the school has recently seen a rise in EAL students, which is enhancing our community.
The school takes pleasure in offering an innovative curriculum so that the students can learn via practical experiences.
Both indoor and outdoor activities are taught to students, and they are linked to literacy and numeracy.
The Forest School supports our outdoor learning.
We support acting and music, which boosts the students' self-confidence.
From Year 4 to Year 6, every student studies a brass instrument, and we recently participated in the prestigious schools' music festival at Snape Maltings.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C+
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | 20.3 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 105 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 102 | 101 |
| 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 | 97 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 96 | 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 | 20% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well 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 | 102 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 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 | 51% 4 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.08% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 100 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 | 93 | 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 | 47% | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.89% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Willows Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1