Willow Tree Primary School
71%
Capacity
184
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Willow Tree Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Willow Tree Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Slingsby, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
Willow Tree Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 11 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Willow Tree Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Willow Tree Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Willow Tree Avenue, Sutton Leach, St Helens, St. Helens, WA9 4LZ |
| Headteacher | Michelle Slingsby |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 184 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.6% |
| School Capacity | 184 / 259 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Willow Tree Avenue, Sutton Leach, St Helens
St. Helens, WA9 4LZ
Willow Tree Avenue, Sutton Leach, St Helens
St. Helens, WA9 4LZ
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