Willowbrook Primary School
Trowbridge, BA14 7HE · Wiltshire · primary school
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165th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 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 — 3.1/10 against 527 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Willowbrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in June 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 85 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 support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Willowbrook Primary School
Overview
Willowbrook Primary School is described as "an improving school" that has undergone significant leadership changes and joined a new trust. While outcomes for all pupils have been low for some time, new leaders are addressing root causes, resulting in positive developments in behaviour and support for vulnerable pupils.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- The school is highly inclusive, using "proven strategies" and individual "passports" to support disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Personal development is well supported, with pupils taught about safety, healthy lifestyles, and values such as "respect, kindness and ambition."
- Behaviour is improving significantly, with "calm" classrooms, rare bullying, and a "significant reduction" in suspensions.
- Staff are "overwhelmingly positive" about the school’s direction and feel their workload and wellbeing are well supported.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff regularly check pupil knowledge to address "historic gaps" and help pupils build knowledge securely.
- The early years curriculum requires consistent delivery across all areas, as some activities are currently "too hard for some children and too easy for others."
- Leaders need to reduce the number of pupils who are "regularly absent or arrive late," particularly those with special educational needs.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe" through effective leadership and an open culture.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,323 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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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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