The Willows Primary School

About The Willows Primary School

The Willows Primary School is a community school in Newbury, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 383 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Berkshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

383 / 450 (85%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 December 2021

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

Pyle Hill, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 7SJ

Phone

0163542155

Executive Headteacher

Jo MacArthur

Website

www.thewillowsprimary.org

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Willows Primary School?

The Willows Primary School is a community school in Newbury, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does The Willows Primary School have?

The Willows Primary School has 383 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Willows Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Willows Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2021).

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

66% of pupils at The Willows Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Willows Primary School?

The Willows Primary School is located at Pyle Hill, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 7SJ.