Willow Tree Primary School is a primary school in Watford, serving pupils aged 3 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 Tree Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6LL |
| Website: | http://www.willowtree.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01923225188 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Tanya Mortlock |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151528 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 274 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Primary School Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LL | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell Primary School Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Croxley View , WD18 6BW | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot Road Primary School Ascot Road , WD18 8AD | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurance Haines School Vicarage Road , WD18 0DD | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | - not rated | 385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community Technology College Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , Northwood HA6 2HT | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Integrated Services Programme Victoria House , 49 Vicarage Road WD18 0DE | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd 4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.