Willowbank Primary School is a primary school in Cullompton, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Willowbank Primary School currently has around 247 pupils on roll, which is about 59% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.2% boys and 53.8% girls. Around 19.4% 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 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.4%).
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: | Manitoba Gardens, Cullompton, EX15 1EZ |
| Website: | http://www.willowbank.devon.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 0188433473 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Hannah Jay |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145763 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 416 |
| Number of Pupils: | 247 |
| Number of Boys: | 114 |
| Number of Girls: | 133 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.40% | 211 |
| African | 2.80% | 7 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbank Primary School Manitoba Gardens , EX15 1EZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbank Primary School Manitoba Gardens , EX15 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School , St Andrews Estate EX15 1HU | - not rated | 495 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School St Andrews Estate , EX15 1HU | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullompton Community College Exeter Road , EX15 1DX | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cullompton Community College Exeter Road , EX15 1DX | - not rated | 569 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.