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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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