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The Willows Primary School
Pyle Hill, Newbury RG14 7SJ
The Willows Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (West Berkshire). It has about 400 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In December 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress in maths is poor. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is below average.
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