The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
13% 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 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 41%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Lucy Naylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Willow Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAppletree Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Independent · 314m away
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Primary · 752m away
Our Lady's Catholic College
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Loyne Specialist School
Special school · 1.1km away
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Willow Lane Community Primary School a selective school?
No. Willow Lane Community Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Willow Lane Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willow Lane Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Lane Community Primary School?
Willow Lane Community Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willow Lane Community Primary School take?
Willow Lane Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willow Lane Community Primary School?
Willow Lane Community Primary School is in Lancaster, LA1 5PR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willow Lane Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Willow Lane Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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