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Willowbrook School

Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8NN

Requires Improvement

Inspected 28 June 2022

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
44%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
449
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Willowbrook School

Willowbrook School is an academy sponsor led in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 449 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 June 2022) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Devon →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
449 / 420 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
28 June 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

36.8%
Free school meals
24.1%
EAL
7.8%
SEN support
18.5%
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)

44%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
103
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.9%
Overall absence
17.3%
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.

22.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.3
Pupils per teacher
26.61
Teaching assistants (FTE)
£45,710
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
4.2
Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 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.

£7,066
Spend per pupil
£7,098
Income per pupil
49%
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
Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8NN
Phone
01392466208
Head Teacher
Chris Greenhall

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Willowbrook School?
Willowbrook School is an academy sponsor led in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Willowbrook School have?
Willowbrook School has 449 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Willowbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Willowbrook School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 June 2022).
How does Willowbrook School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
44% of pupils at Willowbrook School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Willowbrook School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Willowbrook School is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Willowbrook School?
Willowbrook School is located at Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8NN.

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