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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Goodgraded 29/11/2022Ages 3–11180 pupilsDoes not apply
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Colchester, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 180 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/11/2022, Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Colchester can view Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 29/11/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence27.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher17.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals39.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language30.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-27%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Colchester
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