Willoughby Road Primary Academy

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11283 pupils

Willoughby Road, DN17 2NFWebsite01724842608

Inspected283 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Apr 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils283

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils283

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

283 / 376 (75%)

Avg Class Size

~35*

Head Teacher

Miss Abby Blades-Baker

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 58%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.1%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.1%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence13.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate7.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support18.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.2%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication34 pupils (56%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty7 pupils (11%)

Specific Learning Difficulty7 pupils (11%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (8%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (7%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)11

Teaching assistants (FTE)11

Support staff (FTE)20

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils283

Free school meals42.4%

English as additional language22.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British75.3%

White Other15.2%

Mixed Other2.1%

Black African2.1%

Other1.1%

Pakistani1.1%

Black Caribbean1.1%

Indian0.7%

Chinese0.7%

Asian Other0.4%

Mixed White & African0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Trust Performance

Delta Academies Trust

KS4

Attainment 847.2

Progress 80.21

EBacc entry45.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,279

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,121 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,646

Support staff£1,486

Premises£242

Energy£221

Learning resources£231

Income per pupil£6,609

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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