The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 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
- 446
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Trust
- MARISH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Amanda Court (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fernside Off Wexham Rd, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5FF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Lea Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic High School
Secondary · 474m away
Littledown School
Special school · 887m away
St Bernard's Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
James Elliman Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Primary School?
Willow Primary School currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willow Primary School take?
Willow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willow Primary School?
Willow Primary School is in Slough, SL2 5FF, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Willow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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