The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (124% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 651
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElmbrook School
Special school · Very close
Moat House School
Special school · Very close
The Pioneer School
Special school · 361m away
Lift Pioneer
Academy · 361m away
De La Salle School
Secondary · 384m away
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 863m away
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Primary · 900m away
Ghyllgrove Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Willows Primary School?
The Willows Primary School currently has 651 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 Basildon, SS14 2EX, in the Essex 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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