The Willow Primary School
London, N17 6HW · Haringey · primary school
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25th of 49 primary schools in Haringey we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.9/10 against 1,958 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Willow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 483. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Willow Primary School
Overview
The Willow Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a fully inclusive environment where all pupils are supported to thrive. Leaders maintain high academic expectations, ensuring that pupils achieve highly and remember knowledge securely across a broad and rich curriculum.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a culture where pupils demonstrate "kindness towards, and celebration of, each other," underpinned by values such as "positive relationships, diversity and equity, excellence, wellness and community."
- The curriculum is "ambitious in both its breadth and depth," with staff receiving extensive training to ensure it is "delivered precisely."
- Pupils’ behaviour is "highly positive," supported by a fair policy that focuses on helping pupils "reflect on and learn from their mistakes," meaning staff rarely need to use sanctions.
- Reading is prioritised from the first day, with a phonics programme delivered "consistently well and with precision," ensuring pupils who fall behind are helped to "quickly catch up."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified promptly and supported to "fully access the curriculum" and be "fully included in school life."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "thorough and rigorous approach" ensuring staff are vigilant and know how to spot and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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