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Willows Primary School

Trafford, WA15 6PPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#5,376
of 13,686 nationally

About Willows Primary School

Willows Primary School sends a clear signal to prospective parents through its admissions data: this is a school in high demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 159 applications for just 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.61, meaning nearly four families applied for every available spot. Of those, 39 were first-preference applications, and all 39 received offers. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the sheer weight of applications — and the fact that every first-preference family secured a place — speaks volumes about its local reputation. Headteacher Rachel Ross leads a school of 388 pupils, just short of its 400-capacity, with nursery provision available for children from age three. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 3.6%, well below the national average, which may reflect the demographic profile of the surrounding Trafford catchment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVictoria Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA15 6PP
HeadteacherRachel Ross
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils388
Free School Meals (FSM)3.6%
School Capacity388 / 400 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolDining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsFootballRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningChoirScience ClubDramaChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: willowstimperley.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willows Primary School

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.