Willowbank Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | Manitoba Gardens, EX15 1EZ |
| School Website | www.willowbank.devon.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 188433473 |
| URN | 145763 |
School Census
| Total | 253 |
| Girls/Boys | 132/121 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.2%/47.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 48 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/01/2023 | Good |
| 29/11/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | -5.0 |
| Writing Progress | -4.7 |
| Maths Progress | -6.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -2.0 |
| Writing Progress | -2.2 |
| Maths Progress | -2.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 34 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
St Andrew's Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: St Andrews Estate, , EX15 1HU
Cullompton Community College
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Exeter Road, , EX15 1DX