The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
About The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
The Willows Catholic Primary School in Kirkham stands out sharply against the Lancashire local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 60, the school itself holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, a grade achieved by only 31 of the 480 primary schools in the county. This places it in a select minority, and the school’s most recent graded inspection in 2015 confirmed that rating, with an ungraded inspection in 2022 noting it remains Outstanding. For parents comparing options, this is a school that has consistently performed at the highest tier of the local authority’s judgement framework, and its headline metrics suggest it is punching well above the typical LA benchmark.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2022Latest monitoring visit (12 Jan 2022): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 23 Dec 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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