Willow Bank Junior School is a primary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Willow Bank Junior School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Duffield Road, Reading, RG5 4RW |
| Website: | www.willowbankjunior.com |
| Telephone: | 01189691556 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wokingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Annie Hanson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149954 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Bank Infant School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Junior School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Infant School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Junior School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Western Avenue , RG5 3BH | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waingels College Denmark Avenue , Woodley RG5 4RF | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waingels Waingels Road , Woodley RG5 4RF | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Park School Bridge Farm Road , Twyford RG10 9PP | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.