Willow Farm Primary School
Nottingham, NG4 4BN · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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33rd of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 the 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Willow Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall rating. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 243 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when operating above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? How does the new Ofsted framework influence the school’s current improvement priorities?
What Ofsted said about Willow Farm Primary School
Overview
Willow Farm Primary School provides a "nurturing, joyful and highly inclusive education" where pupils "thrive" and feel safe. Leaders demonstrate "ambitious" commitment to high-quality provision, resulting in "rising standards" and strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. The school fosters a "strong sense of belonging" through positive relationships and a well-designed curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well," with reading outcomes "above average" and rapid improvements in mathematics.
- The early years provision is "well designed," creating a "warm, welcoming environment" that builds children’s "confidence and curiosity."
- Inclusion is a "particular strength," with leaders ensuring "precise support" for vulnerable pupils and effective use of pupil premium funding.
- Staff receive "high-quality training" and support, contributing to "strong subject knowledge" and effective teaching.
- Personal development is "designed well," offering "rich, inclusive and community-rooted experiences" that build character.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen writing across the curriculum by ensuring "consistent expectations for the accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar."
- Leaders should ensure learning activities provide "appropriate challenge for all pupils" to deepen understanding.
- Leaders should support staff to "refine teaching and engagement strategies" to further improve pupils' learning behaviours.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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