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Willow Tree Primary School

Salford, M6 5TJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
71 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#10,442
of 13,686 nationally

About Willow Tree Primary School

Willow Tree Primary School in Salford is a popular choice among local families, with 67% of parents who responded to Ofsted’s Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That recommendation rate comes from a relatively small group of 12 respondents, so it’s worth taking as a signal rather than a definitive verdict. The school is certainly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, Willow Tree received 136 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.27. Of those, 71 families put it as their first preference, and 56 first-preference offers were made. Parent feedback is mixed on some specifics — for instance, only 42% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the school has high expectations for their child, and 42% disagreed or strongly disagreed. On the other hand, 75% felt their child is happy at the school, and 75% said their child does well there.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address2 Greenland Street, Salford, Salford, M6 5TJ
HeadteacherRos Munro
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils475
Free School Meals (FSM)43.6%
School Capacity475 / 480 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 12 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
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, 5 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceFootballGymnasticsCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubGardeningCodingFilm ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: willowtreeprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willow Tree Primary School

Willow Tree 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.