The Willows School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Address | Stipularis Drive, UB4 9QB |
| School Website | www.thewillowsschoolacademytrust.co.uk |
| Telephone | 2088417176 |
| URN | 137652 |
School Census
| Total | 52 |
| Girls/Boys | 8/44 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 15.4%/84.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 28 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2024 | |
| 21/09/2016 | Good |
| 25/11/2014 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/11/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 05 July 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 21 September 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 17 April 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 November 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 17 June 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 February 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 September 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 June 2013 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 95 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 7 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 93 |
| Maths | 96 |
| Reading Progress | -2.8 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 98 |
| Maths | 95 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -2.9 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 4.5 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | 1.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 100% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 52.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 53.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.9% |
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