The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 475
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 43.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Ros Munro
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
2 Greenland Street, Salford, Lancashire, M6 5TJ
Town setting
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Buile Hill Academy
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Salford City College
16 plus · 1.1km away
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Tree Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willow Tree Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Tree Primary School?
Willow Tree Primary School currently has 475 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willow Tree Primary School take?
Willow Tree Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willow Tree Primary School?
Willow Tree Primary School is in Salford, M6 5TJ, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willow Tree Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Willow Tree Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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