How many pupils does Willowbank Primary School have?

Willowbank Primary School has 247 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Willowbank Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Willowbank Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).

How does Willowbank Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at Willowbank Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Willowbank Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Willowbank Primary School is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST.

Where is Willowbank Primary School?

Willowbank Primary School is located at Manitoba Gardens, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EZ.

Willowbank Primary School

Manitoba Gardens, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EZ

Good

Inspected 17 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

56%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

247

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Willowbank Primary School

Willowbank Primary School is an academy converter in Cullompton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 247 pupils on roll. It is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 247 / 416 (59%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 January 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21.2%

Free school meals

3.3%

EAL

5.7%

SEN support

19.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

56%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

13.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

23.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

7.16

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

£45,006

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,196 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

3.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,146

Spend per pupil

£6,291

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Manitoba Gardens, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EZ
Phone: 0188433473
Headteacher: Hannah Jay
Website: http://www.willowbank.devon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Willowbank Primary School?: Willowbank Primary School is an academy converter in Cullompton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Willowbank Primary School have?: Willowbank Primary School has 247 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Willowbank Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Willowbank Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).
How does Willowbank Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 56% of pupils at Willowbank Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Willowbank Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Willowbank Primary School is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST.
Where is Willowbank Primary School?: Willowbank Primary School is located at Manitoba Gardens, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EZ.

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