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The Willows Primary School
Downing Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.7 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
306
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a significant percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school shows strong performance compared to the national average. However, it currently holds an Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement,' indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction appears to be a consideration, but the overall LocaleIQ score suggests it is in the lower tier of schools within the area.
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Last inspected: 13 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 35% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.8%
Mixed Other8.5%
White Other6.9%
Black African5.9%
Mixed W+B African3.9%
Black Other2.9%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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52.04103, 1.13045 · IP2 9ER
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN144216
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thewillows.omat.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Willows Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Willows Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 February 2024.
Is The Willows Primary School a good school?
The Willows Primary School scores 2.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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