Willow Tree Community Primary School
Harrogate, HG2 7SG · North Yorkshire · primary school
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89th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 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 — 6.4/10 against 2,689 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Willow Tree Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% 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 this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 525. 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 trips are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Willow Tree Community Primary School
Overview
Willow Tree Community Primary School is described as a “caring and supportive” environment where pupils are “happy and enthusiastic about their learning.” The report highlights a “highly inclusive” culture with high expectations, noting that the school has made “great strides in developing its curriculum” over recent years.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, demonstrating clear routines and pride in the school’s values of being “respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with teachers possessing “strong subject knowledge.”
- Reading is central to the school; phonics results “consistently exceed national averages,” and disadvantaged pupils make “particularly good progress” in reading.
- Staff effectively support pupils with SEND, ensuring they access all areas of school life and achieve well through adapted lessons.
- Early years provision is strong, with children progressing well through a curriculum emphasising “collaborative work, exploration and experimentation.”
Areas to improve
- Attendance is “too low,” particularly for disadvantaged pupils, causing them to “miss out on important learning.”
- Many new leaders, including some governors, require more training to ensure they have the “skill and confidence to effectively fulfil their roles.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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