Willow Tree Primary School
URN: 104772 • St Helens WA9 4LZ
Overview
- Name
- Willow Tree Primary School
- URN
- 104772
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Sweeney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Willow Tree Avenue, St Helens WA9 4LZ
Summary
Willow Tree Primary School is a mixed community school located in St Helens, Merseyside, with a current enrolment of 192 pupils and a capacity of 259. The school is part of the Three Saints Academy Trust, which emphasizes shared values and collaborative support among its member schools. The leadership, under Headteacher Miss Slingsby, is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Willow Tree Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating subjects such as music, science, geography, and modern foreign languages. The school places a strong emphasis on developing pupils' skills and abilities, encouraging them to become responsible citizens. Additional support is available for students with special educational needs and those eligible for free school meals, with 46.20% of the student body benefiting from this provision.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with strong partnerships fostered between families, local churches, and the wider community. Willow Tree Primary School values parental involvement and invites families to participate actively in their children’s education, ensuring a collaborative approach to learning and development.
The curriculum at Willow Tree Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating subjects such as music, science, geography, and modern foreign languages. The school places a strong emphasis on developing pupils' skills and abilities, encouraging them to become responsible citizens. Additional support is available for students with special educational needs and those eligible for free school meals, with 46.20% of the student body benefiting from this provision.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with strong partnerships fostered between families, local churches, and the wider community. Willow Tree Primary School values parental involvement and invites families to participate actively in their children’s education, ensuring a collaborative approach to learning and development.
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Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 259
- Pupils
- 192
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- 46.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 192 | 98 | 94 | 259 | 46.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 98 | 94 | 259 | 46.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 114 | 115 | 259 | 44.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 114 | 115 | 259 | 44.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 253 | 130 | 123 | 259 | 40.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 263 | 131 | 132 | 259 | 34.40 |
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