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Willow Tree Primary School
Willow Tree Avenue, Leach Lane, Sutton Leach, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4LZ, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.1 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
184
Capacity
259
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With 73% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs better than the national average, placing it in the top 28% of schools in the UK. However, it is important to note that the latest Ofsted report rated it as "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that may need attention. Parent satisfaction and community engagement are not detailed in the available data, so potential parents may want to explore these aspects further.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
White Other2.7%
Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.42108, -2.71441 · WA9 4LZ
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN150877
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Willow Tree Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Willow Tree Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2022.
Is Willow Tree Primary School a good school?
Willow Tree Primary School scores 17.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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