The Willows Primary School, Newbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a truly inclusive school where every child is known and valued. Teachers are skilled at explaining learning clearly and adapting teaching to help all pupils succeed, whether they need extra support or additional challenge. Pupils are enthusiastic learners who behave exceptionally well and develop into thoughtful, respectful individuals who understand the importance of treating others with kindness.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching of early reading and phonics, with extra support helping pupils catch up quickly
- Inclusive approach that removes barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum built from Nursery through Year 6 with regular reviews and staff training
- Strong personal development programme that helps pupils understand their place in the wider world
- Warm, secure environment where pupils behave very well and feel safe
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance of disadvantaged pupils has recently fallen significantly (though leaders are actively improving this)
- Some pupils with multiple needs occasionally do not close the gap with their peers in national tests
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
House captains, librarians, sports crew, eco-council, leadership roles, clubs (fully funded to remove barriers to participation), alternative physical activities for reluctant participants
The Willows Primary School is a highly effective school where leaders create an inclusive, child-centered culture. Pupils achieve well, benefit from an ambitious curriculum, and develop into well-rounded individuals with strong personal values.
At a Glance
24.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 81%. Maths has improved from 78% to 85%. Writing has declined from 76% to 69%.
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
25.7
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
337 pupils
450 capacity
113 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newbury
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Places available
1,973
Applications
1,515
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(19)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.74128%
Overall absence
14.24051%
Persistent absence
316
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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