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The Willows Primary School

Manchester, M22 1BQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#11,581
of 13,686 nationally

About The Willows Primary School

The Willows Primary School in Manchester is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running slightly over its official capacity of 423 with 429 pupils on roll. This oversubscription is a clear signal of local demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 111 applications for just 46 places, with every one of those places going to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio of 2.41 means nearly two and a half families compete for each spot. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage — 57.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as it suggests the staff are working with a cohort that faces significant socioeconomic barriers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTayfield Road, Manchester, Manchester, M22 1BQ
HeadteacherS Spiteri
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils429
Free School Meals (FSM)57.1%
School Capacity429 / 423 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumForest SchoolMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketRoundersSwimmingCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingEco ClubGardeningScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: willows.manchester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Willows Primary School

The Willows Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.