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Willow Tree Primary School
Bedford Close, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 1XH, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.5 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
189
Capacity
201
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. However, only 56% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, and there are no students reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment but may benefit from enhanced academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
Other4.2%
Mixed Other3.7%
Black African3.2%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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53.41458, -2.82183 · L36 1XH
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN146848
School typeAcademy converter
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 27 June 2023.
Is Willow Tree Primary School a good school?
Willow Tree Primary School scores 22.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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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