Willow Bank Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Address | Duffield Road, RG5 4RW |
| School Website | www.willowbankjunior.com |
| Telephone | 1189691556 |
| URN | 109890 |
School Census
| Total | 238 |
| Girls/Boys | 111/127 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.6%/53.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 14 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/09/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/09/2012 | Good |
| 03/11/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/09/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/11/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -2.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 99% |
| no | 1% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Willow Bank Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Duffield Road, , RG5 4RW
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Western Avenue, , RG5 3BH