Willowbank Primary School
Cullompton, EX15 1EZ · Devon · primary school
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137th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.0/10 against 3,314 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Willowbank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers sports sessions, creative craft activities, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 416. 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 included in the weekly sports sessions? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Willowbank Primary School
Overview
Willowbank Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” environment where pupils “enjoy attending” and feel safe. Leaders have established high expectations for behaviour and achievement, creating a curriculum that is “designed well” with a strong focus on reading and mathematics. The school fosters positive relationships and supports pupils’ social and emotional well-being effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and feel safe,” trusting adults to deal with bullying “quickly.”
- The curriculum in reading and mathematics is “designed and sequenced well,” helping pupils build knowledge confidently.
- Leaders provide precise support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access a “broad and balanced curriculum.”
- Staff benefit from training and support, with leaders considering their “workload and well-being.”
- Pupils talk confidently about “fundamental British values” and understand the importance of tolerance.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough what pupils know and remember, meaning subsequent learning does not always build on prior knowledge.
- Leaders need to ensure teachers check what pupils know across all subjects to help pupils build knowledge effectively over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a clear culture where staff are trained to identify concerns and report them quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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