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Willow Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Slough · SL2 5FF

Ages 3–11 · 454 pupils · Slough

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

73%

Overall absence

6.0%

Admissions demand

0.65 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)73%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.6%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.8%
Enrolments in measure
387

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.65 · Often has places

1st preferences

39

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

36

Total preferences (any rank)
157
Preferred offers (top 3)
60
Applications from outside LA
3
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill91%

454 pupils · 500 places

Pupils on roll
454
Boys / girls
231 / 223
School capacity
500
Capacity fill
454 / 500 (91%)
Free school meals
18.1%
FSM pupils
74
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: MARISH ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
MARISH ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Marish Academy Trust
Headteacher
Miss Amanda Court

Location

Address
Fernside Off Wexham Rd
Postcode
SL2 5FF
Town
Slough
County
Berkshire
Local authority
Slough
District
Slough
Constituency
Slough
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Slough, Slough, 454 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 18.1%.

Open schools in Slough
63
Primary schools in Slough
30
Academies among open schools in Slough
49% (31)
Open schools in SL2
23
Primary in SL2
13
Open schools in Slough LA
60
Primary in Slough LA
28

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SloughNear SL2

  • Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Slough · SL2 5FF · Slough

    Ages 4–11

    • KS290%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM18.1%
    • Demand1.99

    0.0 miles away

  • Khalsa Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Slough · SL2 5QR · Slough

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM8.1%
    • Demand1.28

    0.4 miles away

  • Wexham Court Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Slough · SL3 6LU · Slough

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM23.0%
    • Demand0.91

    0.6 miles away

  • James Elliman Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Slough · SL2 5BA · Slough

    Ages 3–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM18.9%
    • Demand0.89

    0.7 miles away

  • Ryvers School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Slough · SL3 7TS · Slough

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM15.8%
    • Demand0.95

    1.2 miles away

  • The Godolphin Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Slough · SL1 3HS · Slough

    Ages 7–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM42.1%

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Amanda Court
Telephone
01753551854
Website
www.marishacademytrust.co.uk

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