The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 38.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Nunn
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Barnardiston Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFriars Grove Primary School
Primary · 623m away
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 847m away
Roach Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St James the Great Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hazelmere Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Colchester Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Unity Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery?
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery take?
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery?
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is in Colchester, CO4 0DT, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Willow Brook 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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