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Willow Bank Primary School

Requires Improvementgraded 25/04/2023Ages 4–11210 pupils
London, SE2 9XB
Bexley

Willow Bank Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London, within the Bexley local authority. The school has around 210 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 25/04/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in London can view Willow Bank Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in London (SE2 9XB), Willow Bank Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/04/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)61%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score101
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake56.0%
Free school meals56.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language44.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled50%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.8%
Attendance94.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence15.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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