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The Willows Primary School
Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2EX, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.7 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
651
Capacity
525
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 76% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 21% nationally. However, parent satisfaction is relatively moderate, with 65% recommending the school. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 59% of schools, suggesting a generally positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 8 December 2015Older 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School keeps me informed
87%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
77%
My child makes good progress
74%
School has high expectations
74%
Progress is communicated
68%
Behaviour is good
65%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School supports development
58%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.7%
White Other15.4%
Black African5.2%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.57948, 0.47184 · SS14 2EX
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143206
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.willows.essex.sch.uk
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 8 December 2015.
Is The Willows Primary School a good school?
The Willows Primary School scores 58.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Willows Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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