The Willows Primary School
URN: 144216 • Ipswich IP2 9ER
Overview
- Name
- The Willows Primary School
- URN
- 144216
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Head (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473683178
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Downing Close, Ipswich IP2 9ER
Summary
The Willows Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Ipswich, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 306 pupils and a capacity for 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children are at the heart of all activities. The ethos of the school emphasizes curiosity, resilience, and the development of positive social skills, aiming to prepare students to become responsible citizens.
The curriculum at The Willows is designed to challenge and inspire students, integrating creativity and experiential learning into everyday lessons. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also nurturing personal growth and community service. This holistic approach aims to equip children with the skills and attitudes necessary for success both in school and beyond.
As part of the Orwell Multi Academy Trust, The Willows actively engages with families and the local community to enhance educational opportunities. The school encourages parental involvement and collaboration, ensuring that the learning experience extends beyond the classroom. For more information, visit their website at [The Willows Primary School](https://www.thewillows.omat.org.uk/).
The curriculum at The Willows is designed to challenge and inspire students, integrating creativity and experiential learning into everyday lessons. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also nurturing personal growth and community service. This holistic approach aims to equip children with the skills and attitudes necessary for success both in school and beyond.
As part of the Orwell Multi Academy Trust, The Willows actively engages with families and the local community to enhance educational opportunities. The school encourages parental involvement and collaboration, ensuring that the learning experience extends beyond the classroom. For more information, visit their website at [The Willows Primary School](https://www.thewillows.omat.org.uk/).
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Willows Weekly 2 - 2025-26 (download)
- Willows Weekly 3 - 2025-26 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- More info (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Inclusion (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 306
- Boys
- 146
- Girls
- 160
- FSM %
- 55.20
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 306 | 146 | 160 | 420 | 55.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 357 | 181 | 176 | 420 | 53.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 359 | 169 | 190 | 420 | 52.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 359 | 169 | 190 | 420 | 52.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 363 | 169 | 194 | 420 | 47.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 375 | 179 | 196 | 420 | 36.50 |
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