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The Willows Primary School

Church Road, Basildon, SS14 2EX

A Good-rated primary school in Basildon where 76% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

651

Ages

3-11

FSM

27.6%

Capacity

525

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

80.0%

Writing

81.0%

Maths

82.0%

RWM Combined

76.0%

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About The Willows Primary School

The Willows Primary School is a primary school in Basildon, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 31 responses), 65% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 76% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 651 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Church Road, Basildon, SS14 2EX | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Willows Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
Dec 2015 — Good (predecessor: The Willows Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Willows Primary School

What is The Willows Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Willows Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What do parents say about The Willows Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 31 responses): 65% of parents would recommend The Willows Primary School.

What are The Willows Primary School's latest exam results?

The Willows Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 76% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Willows Primary School located?

The Willows Primary School is a primary school in Basildon, Essex (SS14 2EX).

How many pupils attend The Willows Primary School?

The Willows Primary School has around 651 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Willows Primary School with other schools?

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