The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 388
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 3.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Headteacher Rachel Ross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Pictor School
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Pictor Academy
Academy · 359m away
Wellington School
Secondary · 394m away
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 688m away
Trafford Alternative Education Provision
Pupil referral unit · 858m away
Cloverlea Primary School
Primary · 982m away
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willows Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willows Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willows Primary School?
Willows Primary School currently has 388 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willows Primary School take?
Willows Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willows Primary School?
Willows Primary School is in Altrincham, WA15 6PP, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willows Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Willows Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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