The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 429
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 57.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- CHILDREN OF SUCCESS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs S Spiteri (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tayfield Road, Woodhouse Park, Manchester, M22 1BQ
Town setting
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 June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Willows Primary School?
The Willows Primary School currently has 429 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 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Willows Primary School?
The Willows Primary School is in Manchester, M22 1BQ, in the Manchester 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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