The Willows Primary School

About The Willows Primary School

The Willows Primary School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 306 pupils on roll. It is part of ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 February 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 60.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

306 / 420 (73%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 February 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Downing Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER

Phone

01473683178

Headteacher

Kelly Head

Website

https://www.thewillows.omat.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Willows Primary School?

The Willows Primary School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does The Willows Primary School have?

The Willows Primary School has 306 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Willows Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Willows Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 February 2024).

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

35% of pupils at The Willows Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Willows Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Willows Primary School is part of ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Willows Primary School?

The Willows Primary School is located at Downing Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER.