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The Willows Primary School

Requires Improvementgraded 13/02/2024Ages 3–11306 pupilsDoes not apply
Ipswich, IP2 9ER
Suffolk

The Willows Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ipswich, within the Suffolk local authority. The school has around 306 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 13/02/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Ipswich can view The Willows Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ipswich (IP2 9ER), 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 educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 13/02/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence33.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals60.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language23.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-38%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%

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

All schools in IpswichSee the full area report for IP2 9ER