Willowdown Primary School

PrimaryAGES 2-11Academy sponsor led
Kings Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU 01278558758 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils342
OfstedRequires Improvement
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)66%
FSM21.1%
RegionSomerset
Academic Results

Performance

Key Stage results, Ofsted history, and trend analysis

KS2 Combined (RWM)
66%
KS2 combined results are at or above the national average (60%).
Key Performance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 60%
66% +6pp
Combined (RWM)
Nat: 73%
69% -4pp
Reading
Nat: 71%
81% +10pp
Writing
Nat: 73%
78% +5pp
Maths
Nat: 70%
69% -1pp
Grammar / Spelling
Nat: 81%
81%
Science
KS2 Subject Breakdown
Expected standard, higher standard, and average scaled score
SubjectExpectedHigherAvg Scaled Score
Reading69%19%104
Writing81%9%
Maths78%22%104
Grammar / Spelling69%22%103
Science81%
Ofsted Inspection History
Latest Inspection · 04/05/2023
Requires Improvement
Grade 3
04/05/2023
Pupil Numbers & Capacity
247 pupils / 420 capacity
247
Pupils on Roll
420
Capacity
59%
% Filled
173
Places Available
Contextual Indicators
Pupil intake characteristics that shape expected outcomes
Nat: 23%
21.1
Pupil Premium (FSM)
Nat: 19%
31.0
EAL Learners
Nat: 13%
14.0
SEN Provision
Nat: 5
8
IMD Decile
5-Year Performance Trends
KS2 Combined (RWM) — school vs national average
0%25%50%75%100%22/2323/2424/2539%58%66%School
Understanding This Data
KS2 figures are the percentage of Year 6 pupils achieving the expected standard in each subject. Progress measures show how much progress pupils made between KS1 and KS2 compared to similar pupils nationally — 0.0 is in line with the national average. Source: DfE School Performance Tables 2024/25.