The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 2.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Louise Ballard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Willow Brook, Keyworth, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5BB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Brook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willow Brook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Brook Primary School?
Willow Brook Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willow Brook Primary School take?
Willow Brook Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willow Brook Primary School?
Willow Brook Primary School is in Nottingham, NG12 5BB, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willow Brook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Willow Brook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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