Willow Tree Primary School is a primary school in Northolt, 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.
Willow Tree Primary School currently has around 450 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 24 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 17.1%. other white pupils make up about 14.9% , followed by african at 13.1%
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: | Priors Farm Lane, Northolt, UB5 5FE |
| Website: | www.willow-treeprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088454181 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Ealing |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Marion Conway |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101902 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 489 |
| Number of Pupils: | 450 |
| Number of Boys: | 234 |
| Number of Girls: | 216 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.9% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 17.10% | 77 |
| Other White | 14.90% | 67 |
| African | 13.10% | 59 |
| Other Asian | 12.90% | 58 |
| White British | 10.40% | 47 |
| Other Mixed | 6.90% | 31 |
| Pakistani | 6.20% | 28 |
| Indian | 5.60% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.20% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islip Manor First School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt Primary School Compton Crescent , UB5 5LE | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsmead Primary School Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsmead Primary School Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Cedar Avenue , HA4 6UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 93 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton High School and Sports College Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.