Willow Primary School, Slough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Willow Primary School goes far beyond being just a school - it is a true community hub where every child is valued and supported to thrive. The school excels at including all pupils, particularly those with additional needs and disadvantaged children, giving them exactly what they need to succeed. With a rich curriculum, wonderful trips and experiences, and genuine care for each child's wellbeing, your child will develop as a confident, respectful and responsible individual.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional inclusion and support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, who achieve in line with non-disadvantaged pupils nationally
- Strong personal development programme with rich opportunities including clubs, trips and leadership roles
- Excellent behaviour and attendance culture with calm, orderly classrooms and positive relationships
- Highly effective early years provision that gives children a positive start
- Outstanding safeguarding with an open culture where all staff take responsibility
Areas for Improvement
- Persistent absence remains too high, although leaders' actions are beginning to reduce it
- Curriculum activities in some lessons could be refined to provide more opportunities for pupils to apply and build on prior learning
- In a few subjects, pupils' achievement is not always reflected in the quality of work they produce
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips (theatre, museums, London, seaside visits), enrichment activities, school council, wellbeing ambassadors, junior leaders roles
Willow Primary School is a community hub that prioritises inclusion and personal development, with pupils achieving above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6.
At a Glance
18.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85%. Maths has declined from 93% to 88%. Writing has improved from 76% to 81%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
16
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
454 pupils
500 capacity
46 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Slough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Slough
Admissions Demand - Slough
Places available
2,419
Applications
1,989
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Slough (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.72374%
Overall absence
16.11253%
Persistent absence
391
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Willow Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic High School
Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Wexham School
Upton Court Grammar School
Long Close School
Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
Herschel Grammar School
Baylis Court School
Ditton Park Academy
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