The Willows Primary School

URN: 143206 • Basildon SS14 2EX

Overview

Name
The Willows Primary School
URN
143206
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tom Robinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01268470880
Website
Visit
Address
Church Road, Basildon SS14 2EX

Summary

The Willows Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Basildon, Essex, with a current enrolment of 651 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 525. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, where core values such as respect, responsibility, courage, hope, justice, compassion, integrity, and wisdom guide its ethos. The leadership team, headed by Mr. T Robinson, prioritises high standards of achievement and behaviour while ensuring that students enjoy their educational experience.

As part of the Berlesduna Academy Trust, The Willows Primary School collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational opportunities and community engagement. The school places a strong emphasis on individual recognition, aiming to develop each child's unique potential within a supportive framework.

In addition to academic pursuits, The Willows encourages a sense of community responsibility among its pupils. Parents are welcomed to visit the school to better understand its environment and ethos, and to engage with staff and students. For further information, parents can access resources on the school's website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
525
Pupils
651
Boys
339
Girls
312
FSM %
27.60
Open date
2016-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 651 339 312 525 27.60
2024-09-11 659 355 304 525 26.40
2023-09-11 693 360 294 525 27.50
2022-09-11 654 360 294 525 27.50
2021-09-11 632 342 290 525 17.40
2020-09-11 627 337 290 525 15.70

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