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Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.6 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with a focus on foundational skills.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
White Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
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53.71165, -1.27980 · WF11 8PT
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138401
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.willowgreen.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Willow Green Academy rated by Ofsted?
Willow Green Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2014.
Is Willow Green Academy a good school?
Willow Green Academy scores 41.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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