The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 487
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Miss Teresa Phillips (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
The Broadway, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3SR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Primary · 419m away
Debden Park High School
Secondary · 647m away
Hereward Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oak View School
Special school · 1.2km away
The Alderton Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Roding Valley High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Staples Road Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery?
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery currently has 487 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery take?
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery?
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is in Loughton, IG10 3SR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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