The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 66.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Trust
- VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Riley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bedford Close, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 1XH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 629m away
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · 638m away
Lord Derby Academy
Secondary · 876m away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Lawrence House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Newlands Hey
Independent · 1.0km away
Sylvester Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Knowsley Central School
Special school · 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 June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Tree Primary School?
Willow Tree Primary School currently has 189 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willow Tree Primary School?
Willow Tree Primary School is in Liverpool, L36 1XH, in the Knowsley 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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