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Willow Tree Primary School

2 Greenland Street, Salford, Lancashire, M6 5TJ, Salford


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.2 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
475
Capacity
480
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which places it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able students. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 67% expressing a willingness to recommend the school, suggesting a mixed experience among families.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 15 October 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%.62%Bottom 42% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.3%Bottom 25% UK
Parent View (12 responses)
2.9
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
8% disagree
My child is happy
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
School keeps me informed
75%
My child makes good progress
75%
My child feels safe
67%
Good range of subjects
67%
I'd recommend this school
67%
Behaviour is good
58%
School supports development
58%
School responds to concerns
50%
Progress is communicated
50%
School has high expectations
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.2%
Black African17.5%
White Other6.5%
Other5.9%
Mixed Other5.3%
Black Other4.6%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.48582, -2.29684 · M6 5TJ

School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN136079
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Willow Tree Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Willow Tree Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.

Is Willow Tree Primary School a good school?

Willow Tree Primary School scores 40.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Willow Tree Primary School?

Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Willow Tree Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.

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