Willows Primary School

A good community school school in Trafford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willows Primary School.

Altrincham, WA156PP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 October 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Victoria Road
Timperley
Altrincham, WA156PP
Phone
1619807685
Website
willowstimperley.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106294
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Victoria Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 6PP
Website
www.willowstimperley.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
400 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
400
Free School Meals
3.5% (14 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
4.5 (13.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.3 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 108.0
2023 112.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
400 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We inspire all children to blossom in a happy and supportive learning community."

Self-Belief Responsibility Challenge Care

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs R Ross, describing Willows as a happy and successful school that aims to provide opportunities for all children to develop their full potential through high quality education in a caring environment with high standards.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Tag Rugby Club Cross Country Multisports Club Hockey

Sports

Football Tag Rugby Cross Country Hockey Athletics

Facilities

Henry’s Garden The Nest Therapy dogs (Wilson and Chester) Sensory room

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum based upon The National Curriculum; cultural capital is central to the curriculum. Subjects include English, Maths, Science, Art & Design, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Languages - French, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, RSE & PSHE, EAL, EYFS. Curriculum documents include Willows Curriculum Statement; Willows Accessibility Policy; Cultural Capital at the Willows; Cultural Capital in EYFS at the Willows.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Willows Primary School Breakfast and After School Club. Our wraparound care, Roots and Shoots, provides breakfast and after school sessions for pupils at The Willows Primary School from Nursery to Year 6.

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2025-2026; 2024-2025; SEND Policy are available as pdf documents on the SEND section of the site.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions by contacting the school office on 0161 980 7685. For Reception or In Year applications, Trafford Admissions provides full details of admission arrangements.

Financial Information

Wraparound care fees: Full Day (7.30am–6.05pm) £35 per session; Weekly £150; Shorter Day (9.00am–3.00pm) £25 per session; Weekly £110; Morning only (7.30am–1.00pm) £18; Afternoon only (1.00pm–6.05pm) £18. Breakfast, Morning Snack & Light Tea are included per session.

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