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The Willows Primary School

Greatbatch Avenue, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7JY, Stoke-on-Trent


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.8 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
690
Capacity
690
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 12%, the overall academic outcomes and strong parental support suggest a solid choice for families.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 10 June 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.73%Top 28% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.12%Top 28% UK
Parent View (145 responses)
4.3
My child is happy
99%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
School has high expectations
92%
School supports development
89%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
16% disagree
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.7%
Asian Pakistani9.3%
Black African4.5%
White Other4.3%
Asian Indian4.3%
Asian Other2.8%
Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.00420, -2.19634 · ST4 7JY

School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN123999
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is The Willows Primary School rated by Ofsted?

The Willows Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.

Is The Willows Primary School a good school?

The Willows Primary School scores 84.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about The Willows Primary School?

Based on 145 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Willows Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.

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