Willow Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Address | Alston Road, Bessacarr, DN4 7EZ |
| School Website | https://www.willowprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1302539249 |
| URN | 145935 |
School Census
| Total | 399 |
| Girls/Boys | 195/204 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.9%/51.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 19.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 32 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/10/2022 | Good |
| 17/11/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 18/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 October 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11 |
| Reading | 105.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | 0.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 116 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 41% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 60.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Bessacarr Primary
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ellers Avenue, , DN4 7DT