The Willows Primary School
URN: 123999 • Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7JY
Overview
- Name
- The Willows Primary School
- URN
- 123999
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Thursfield (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782233280
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Greatbatch Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7JY
Summary
The Willows Primary School is a mixed community school located in Stoke-on-Trent, accommodating up to 690 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can explore, dream, and discover their potential. With a focus on inclusivity, approximately 23% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's engagement with its local community.
The curriculum at The Willows is designed to meet the National Curriculum standards while also incorporating unique initiatives such as the "Willows 100 Reads" and various ambassador programs. Subjects taught include reading, writing, mathematics, science, and modern foreign languages, with a strong emphasis on personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and arts, to enhance students' learning experiences.
Support for students is a priority at The Willows, with dedicated pastoral care and safeguarding measures in place. The school provides resources for parents, including workshops and guidance on reading and phonics, to foster a collaborative approach to education. Overall, The Willows Primary School aims to create a supportive and enriching environment for all its pupils.
The curriculum at The Willows is designed to meet the National Curriculum standards while also incorporating unique initiatives such as the "Willows 100 Reads" and various ambassador programs. Subjects taught include reading, writing, mathematics, science, and modern foreign languages, with a strong emphasis on personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and arts, to enhance students' learning experiences.
Support for students is a priority at The Willows, with dedicated pastoral care and safeguarding measures in place. The school provides resources for parents, including workshops and guidance on reading and phonics, to foster a collaborative approach to education. Overall, The Willows Primary School aims to create a supportive and enriching environment for all its pupils.
Useful links
- Election of Parent Governors – Summary of Disqualification Regulations (governance)
- Welcome (governance)
- Governor Roles (governance)
- Governor Profiles (governance)
- External Review of Governance For The Willows Primary School 2018 (governance)
- Co-opted Governor Application Form (governance)
- Parent Governor Application Form (governance)
- SEN Information Report 2024 (sen)
- SEN Policy 2024 (sen)
- Remote Learning Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's CofE VA Primary School (75.4)
- Excalibur Primary School (75.4)
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School (75.3)
- Oxhey First School (74.4)
- Knypersley First School (74.2)
Key details
- LA
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 690
- Pupils
- 690
- Boys
- 345
- Girls
- 345
- FSM %
- 23.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 690 | 345 | 345 | 690 | 23.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 687 | 337 | 350 | 690 | 20.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 681 | 320 | 361 | 691 | 19.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 681 | 320 | 361 | 660 | 19.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 684 | 306 | 378 | 660 | 18.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 693 | 318 | 375 | 660 | 13.90 |
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