The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 61.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- THE WOODLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Beresford (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Seacourt Road, Thamesmead, London, SE2 9XB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrighter Futures Specialist College Ltd
Special school · Very close
Horizons Academy Bexley
Academy · 317m away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Primary · 548m away
The Business Academy Bexley
All-through · 630m away
Harris Garrard Academy
All-through · 630m away
Boxgrove Primary School
Primary · 722m away
Parkway Primary School
Primary · 794m away
De Lucy Primary School
Primary · 980m away
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Bank Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willow Bank Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Bank Primary School?
Willow Bank Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willow Bank Primary School take?
Willow Bank Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willow Bank Primary School?
Willow Bank Primary School is in London, SE2 9XB, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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