Willowbank Primary School

A good academy converter school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willowbank Primary School.

Cullompton, EX151EZ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
17 January 2023
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
Manitoba Gardens
Cullompton, EX151EZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145763
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Manitoba Gardens, Cullompton, EX15 1EZ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Capacity
416 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
249
Free School Meals
17.7% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.8% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Willowbank Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 105.0
2024 101.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.5 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
249 pupils
4-11

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

Safe Belong Kind Thrive

Head Teacher's Message

Willowbank is a welcoming and inclusive primary school where every child should feel safe, belong, be kind and Thrive; inclusion is central to our commitment to providing high-quality education and ensuring all learners can flourish.

Curriculum Highlights

Willowbank Curriculum Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement Willowbank Unique Enrichment Offer First Federation Trust Enrichment Offer Forest School Unique Enrichment Offer

Admissions Criteria

Willowbank's admissions policies for 2025-26 and 2026-27 include an increased Published Admission Number (PAN) from 45 to 60, effective from September 2023. The 2025-26 and 2026-27 admission policies are published, and proposed 2027-28 arrangements are available for review from 10 November 2025 to 16 January 2026.

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