Willows Primary Academy is a primary school in Lichfield, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Willows Primary Academy currently has around 432 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 36.0% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Willows Primary School, Lichfield, WS13 7NU |
| Website: | www.willows.staffs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01543421830 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Emma Leake |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151286 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 432 |
| Number of Boys: | 230 |
| Number of Girls: | 202 |
| White British | 79.20% | 342 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 18 |
| Chinese | 3.90% | 17 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Primary School Willows Primary School , Off Weston Road WS13 7NU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary Academy Willows Primary School , Off Weston Road WS13 7NU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Dimbles Hill , WS13 7NH | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmead Primary School Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmead Infant School Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | 2out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | - not rated | 335 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield Educational Assessment Centre Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | - not rated | 587 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.