Willowbrook Primary School, Trowbridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Willowbrook creates a safe, caring environment where pupils feel valued and well-supported. The school has made impressive improvements in behaviour and is prioritising support for all learners, including those who need extra help. New leadership and trust involvement are driving positive change across the school.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Inclusive approach with strong support systems for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Significant improvements in pupil behaviour with clear systems to promote positive conduct and reduced suspensions
- Personal development and wellbeing programme providing visits and enrichment experiences
- New leadership and trust support are bringing improvements across key areas including early reading
Areas for Improvement
- Too much variability in how well pupils learn the curriculum with gaps in their knowledge
- Attendance is too low for some pupils, particularly those with special educational needs, impacting academic and social progress
- Writing skills need improvement, particularly in handwriting, spelling and punctuation
- Early years provision not consistently effective across all areas of learning
- Teaching checks do not yet help enough pupils address historic gaps in knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where staff fulfil their responsibilities and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance festivals, sporting competitions, museum visits
Willowbrook Primary School is an improving school that has recently moved into a new trust with new leadership. The school is addressing historic weaknesses, though more work is needed to ensure all pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
62.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 56%. Maths has declined from 56% to 38%. Writing has improved from 56% to 63%.
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
40%
Available places
85 pupils
210 capacity
125 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Trowbridge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Trowbridge
Admissions Demand - Wiltshire
Places available
6,311
Applications
4,449
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Wiltshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.71951%
Overall absence
18.60465%
Persistent absence
86
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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