The Willows Primary School

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

Newbury, RG147SJ Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
7 December 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pyle Hill
Newbury, RG147SJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135213
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Pyle Hill, Newbury, RG14 7SJ
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 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
393
Free School Meals
27.2% (107 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
393 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

successful learners confident individuals responsible citizens

Head Teacher's Message

The Willows aims to ensure that all children feel happy, safe and able to learn.

Curriculum Highlights

The Learning Pit The 5Bs

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria: A. looked after children and all previously looked after children. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order. B. Children who were previously in state care outside of England, and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. C. Children who have exceptional social or medical needs. D. Feeder Schools (this criteria only applies to junior school applications). E. Catchment Area Pupils. F. Non-Catchment Siblings. G. Children of staff at the school. H. All Other applicants who do not meet any of the Oversubscription criteria A-E.

Financial Information

Nursery Saplings sessions (2-3 year olds) and Nursery (3-4 year olds) are available. Sessions are currently £18. Lunch club is currently charged at £5 per day for children who stay for a full day.

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