Willows Primary Academy
103%
Capacity
432
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Willows Primary Academy
Willows Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lichfield community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 432 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Emma Leake, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
Willows Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 49 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Willows Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lichfield, Willows Primary Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Willows Primary School, Anglesey Road, Lichfield, Lichfield, WS13 7NU |
| Headteacher | Emma Leake |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 432 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.0% |
| School Capacity | 432 / 420 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2012Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2012. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
82
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Willows Primary School, Anglesey Road, Lichfield
Lichfield, WS13 7NU
Willows Primary School, Anglesey Road, Lichfield
Lichfield, WS13 7NU
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