The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 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
- 449
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Chris Greenhall
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Summer Lane, Beacon Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVranch House School
Independent · 553m away
Whipton Barton Junior School
Primary · 678m away
St Luke's Church of England School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stoke Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Monkerton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Willowbrook School?
Willowbrook School currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willowbrook School take?
Willowbrook School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willowbrook School?
Willowbrook School is in Exeter, EX4 8NN, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willowbrook School have a sixth form?
No, Willowbrook School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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