Willowdown Primary School

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willowdown Primary School.

Bridgwater, TA64FU Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 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
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
4 May 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kings Drive
Bridgwater, TA64FU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140220
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Kings Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
420 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
307
Free School Meals
24.8% (76 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 101.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Willowdown Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 101.0 101.0
2024 102.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
307 pupils
2-11

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

Be Kind Be Respectful Be Aspirational

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome note from Headteacher Mrs Katie Sharp describing Willowdown as flourishing together with kindness, respect and aspiration; emphasizes The Willowdown Way and Thrive accreditation.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Breakfast and After School Club is offered; clubs start straight after school and finish at 4:15pm.

SEND Provision

Willowdown has an Inclusion Team led by the SENCO Shonah Cross, with information on the Local Offer, a Graduated Approach, and an Accessibility Plan; parents can contact the school office for details.

Admissions Criteria

Admission arrangements for 2025-26, 2026-27 and proposed arrangements for 2027-28; appeal application form; in-year admissions information; contact the school for details.

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