Classpot

The Willows Primary School

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7JYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
93 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#5,108
of 13,686 nationally

About The Willows Primary School

If you're looking for a school where parents feel their child is genuinely happy and safe, The Willows Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent makes a strong impression. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 94% of the 145 respondents said they would recommend the school. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 99% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 97% felt their child is safe. The school is also popular locally; for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 143 applications for 90 places, with 93 of those as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1. 59, meaning for every place available, roughly one and a half families wanted it. This level of demand suggests a school that has built a solid reputation among the families who know it best.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreatbatch Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7JY
HeadteacherSarah Thursfield
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils690
Free School Meals (FSM)23.0%
School Capacity690 / 690 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jun 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Was this page helpful?

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.