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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Policy / Local Offer (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lee Chapel Primary School (80.4)
- Lee Chapel Primary School (70.2)
- The Phoenix Primary School (69.2)
- Greensted Primary School & Nursery (67.5)
- Great Berry Primary School (66.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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