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Willowdown Primary School
Kings Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
342
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support despite receiving a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted. While 66% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth. The school's performance in comparison to the national average is promising, placing it in the top 47% for expected outcomes in these subjects.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 66% | Top 47% 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)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School responds to concerns
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School keeps me informed
83%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
White Other14.3%
Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.5%
Asian Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.14307, -2.97908 · TA6 4FU
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN140220
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Willowdown Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Willowdown Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2023.
Is Willowdown Primary School a good school?
Willowdown Primary School scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Willowdown Primary School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Willowdown Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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