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The Willows Primary School

Goodgraded 21/06/2022Ages 3–11429 pupilsDoes not apply
Manchester, M22 1BQ
Manchester

The Willows Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. The school has around 429 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/06/2022, The Willows Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Manchester can view The Willows Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Manchester (M22 1BQ), The Willows 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 21/06/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals57.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language19.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-25%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in ManchesterSee the full area report for M22 1BQ