Located in Colchester, Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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 Brook Primary School and Nursery currently has around 180 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 38.5% 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 9.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.3%. african pupils make up about 18.3% , followed by other white at 11.7%
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: | Barnardiston Road, Colchester, CO4 0DT |
| Website: | https://willowbrook-tkat.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01206864375 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Nunn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141195 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 180 |
| Number of Boys: | 96 |
| Number of Girls: | 84 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.30% | 69 |
| African | 18.30% | 33 |
| Other White | 11.70% | 21 |
| Bangladeshi | 8.30% | 15 |
| Indian | 6.70% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 3.90% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Barnardiston Road , CO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Barnardiston Road , CO4 0DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Primary School and Nursery Barnardiston Road , CO4 0DT | - not rated | 83 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Grove Junior School Upland Drive , CO4 0PZ | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Grove Primary School Upland Drive , CO4 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Lucas Arts College Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity School Carris Close , CO4 6ED | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Convent School 48 Priory Street , CO1 2QB | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ramparts Christian School C.O.22 Tipett Close Tippett Close , CO4 3UJ | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WoodGrove Donyland House , 45 Harsnett Road CO1 2HS | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Education and Youth Services Ltd 50 Manor Road , CO3 3LX | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy Walnut Tree Way , CO2 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.