How many pupils does Willows Academy have?

Willows Academy has 184 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Willows Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Willows Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Willows Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Willows Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Willows Academy?

Willows Academy is located at Queensway, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9AT.

Willows Academy

Queensway, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9AT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

184

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Willows Academy

Willows Academy is an academy sponsor led in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 184 pupils on roll. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North East Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 184 / 150 (123%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

32.1%

Free school meals

9.2%

EAL

6.0%

SEN support

14.1%

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)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.0%

Overall absence

12.9%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

9.46

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24

£41,193

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,021 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,131

Spend per pupil

£7,739

Income per pupil

42%

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: Queensway, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9AT
Phone: 01472504450
Principal: Sarah Cox
Website: www.willowsacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

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Attendance Officer - Temporary (7764)

PermanentPart time£26,847 - £27,709 (FTE) · · Grade D Points 06 to 08 (£26,847 to £27,709 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £10,688.82.

Closes in 5 daysView & apply

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Assistant Principal (7741)

PermanentFull time£51,773 - £57,136 (FTE) · · Leadership pay scale, points L1 to L5 (£51,773 to £57,136)

Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Willows Academy?: Willows Academy is an academy sponsor led in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Willows Academy have?: Willows Academy has 184 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Willows Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at Willows Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Willows Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Willows Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Willows Academy?: Willows Academy is located at Queensway, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9AT.

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