Willow Brook Primary School Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willow Brook Primary School Academy.

London, E107BH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

90

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
78.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 92.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 June 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
190 Church Road
Leyton
London, E107BH
Phone
2085391428
Website
willowbrook-gst.org/

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138364
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
190 Church Road, Leyton, London, E10 7BH
Website
http://www.willowbrook-gst.org/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
675 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
646
Free School Meals
25.7% (166 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
92.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
37.0%
Reading Score:
112.0
Maths Score:
111.0
Grammar Score:
114.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
92.0 (+33.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
37.0 (+29.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
111.0 (+6.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
112.0 (+6.8 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 111.0 112.0
2023 109.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
646 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ad Altiora | Towards Higher Things"

Proud Traditions Wide Horizons High Achievement

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from our Head: Willow Brook is a vibrant and exciting community where pupils are given wonderful opportunities to learn, develop and shine.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

music clubs drama art classes sports

Sports

track and field handball football

Admissions Criteria

Willow Brook Primary is a three form entry Primary School (90 pupils in every year group). Admissions are managed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF). Nursery admissions include 45 morning and 45 afternoon places; full-time 8:30am–3:30pm; 20 full-time places per academic year; 30-hour eligibility code required; no flexible hours or days. In Year Admissions: all in-year admissions after the start of the year must be done via LBWF. The school publishes Admissions Criteria for 24/25 and 25/26 versions; a consultation period for 27/28 was completed (Dec 2025–Jan 2026).

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