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Willow Wood Community Primary School

Sunderland, SR5 5AUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#8,617
of 13,686 nationally

About Willow Wood Community Primary School

Willow Wood Community Primary School in Sunderland is a larger-than-average primary that is clearly popular with local families. The school has a published capacity of 236 places but currently accommodates 289 pupils, meaning it is significantly over capacity. This demand is reflected in the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 64 applications for just 30 places, with 40 of those applicants listing it as their first preference. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.13, so for every place available, more than two families wanted it. The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage — 63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average. This context matters when looking at the school’s results, as it starts from a baseline of greater challenge than many other primaries in Sunderland.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRedcar Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 5AU
HeadteacherLindsay Robertson
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils289
Free School Meals (FSM)63.0%
School Capacity289 / 236 (122% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballDanceCricketGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubChoirDramaFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Willow Wood Community 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.