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Where is Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery located?

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is located in Colchester, Essex, East of England, CO4 0DT.

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is a primary academy in Colchester, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery has 43% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 84 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 14.8%, 19% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected43%Attendance90.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 84 pupils
SEN support: 18% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Similar-intake median

The area around this school

Environment score: 29/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality39/100

Transport access41/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

At Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

50% met the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths.

Attendance at Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery has an overall absence rate of 9.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

The teacher turnover rate at Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is 14.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery has 84 pupils on roll.

19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

18% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Ofsted Rating: Good

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery