Located in London, The Willow Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Willow Primary School currently has around 486 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 34.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 25.5%. african pupils make up about 18.1% , followed by other mixed at 14.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Adams Road, London, N17 6HW |
| Website: | www.thewillow.haringey.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02088858800 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Haringey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms CO-HEAD Dawn Ferdinand CO-HEAD Sarah Harris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102131 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 483 |
| Number of Pupils: | 486 |
| Number of Boys: | 261 |
| Number of Girls: | 225 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 25.50% | 124 |
| African | 18.10% | 88 |
| Other Mixed | 14.20% | 69 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.90% | 58 |
| White British | 10.10% | 49 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 20 |
| Caribbean | 3.90% | 19 |
| Other Black | 3.70% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.10% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater Farm Infant School Moira Close , N17 6HZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willow Primary School Adams Road , N17 6HW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Farm Junior School Adams Road , Tottenham N17 6HW | - not rated | 37 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Primary School The Roundway , Tottenham N17 7AB | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Junior School The Roundway , Tottenham N17 7AB | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Loughborough School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Langham School Langham Road , N15 3RB | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School 252 West Green Road , Tottenham N15 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset School White Hart Lane , N17 8HL | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tottenham UTC Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,492 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook Special Primary School Adams Road , Tottenham N17 6HW | 4out of 4 | 189 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Preparatory School Church Lane , Tottenham N17 7AA | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| European College for Higher Education 69 Lawrence Road , N15 4EY | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The John Loughborough School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.