Willows Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in North East Lincolnshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willows Academy.

Grimsby, DN379AT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
24 March 2015
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Queensway
Grimsby, DN379AT
Phone
1472504450
Website
willowsacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139420
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Queensway, Grimsby, DN37 9AT
Website
www.willowsacademy.org.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
150 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
180
Free School Meals
46.4% (84 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.3 (4.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 106.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
180 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe and Achieve – Growing Together"

Willows Academy is a smaller than average primary academy with a caring, supportive ethos We take great pride in creating a warm and friendly environment and a positive culture for learning Willows Academy prides itself on offering an inclusive environment to all children We firmly believe that no child should be left behind! Working in partnership with parents, AAB members and outside agencies plays a key role in supporting all children We believe that all children have the right to be successful and that every child has the potential to achieve amazing things

Head Teacher's Message

Willows Academy is a smaller than average primary academy with a caring, supportive ethos. Motto 'Believe and Achieve – Growing Together'.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading enhanced curriculum A skills and knowledge based curriculum Unlocking events Where possible we provide real projects that relate to the world we live in today Cross-curricular opportunities for reading, writing, oracy, maths and science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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