The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 25.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Miss Jo MacArthur (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Pyle Hill, The Willows Primary School, Pyle Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 928m away
Highwood Copse Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Gabriel's School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Bartholomew's School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Nursery · 1.9km away
John Rankin Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Willows Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Willows Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Willows Primary School?
The Willows Primary School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Willows Primary School take?
The Willows Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Willows Primary School?
The Willows Primary School is in Newbury, RG14 7SJ, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Willows Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Willows Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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