The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 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
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Davina Sumner
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Alston Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHatchell Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
The McAuley Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Lakeside Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Pheasant Bank Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
XP East
Secondary · 2.5km away
XP School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Special school · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Primary School?
Willow Primary School currently has 418 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willow Primary School?
Willow Primary School is in Doncaster, DN4 7EZ, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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