Business Details
Welcome to The Willows Primary School
The Willows Primary School is a nurturing educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. Our school cultivates a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum and individualised attention. We prioritise strong partnerships between home and school to ensure holistic development. Our experienced team is committed to delivering high-quality education that prepares students for future challenges. We offer a wide range of subjects aligned with the National Curriculum, complemented by extracurricular activities that enrich learning experiences.Our facilities provide stimulating spaces for exploration, creativity, and physical development. We maintain rigorous safeguarding standards and promote mental wellbeing through targeted support programmes. The school actively engages with the local community while celebrating cultural diversity. Our assessment-driven approach ensures continuous progress monitoring and tailored interventions. With a focus on innovation, we integrate modern teaching methods and technology to enhance educational outcomes.
Services
Early Years Education
Key Stage 1 Teaching
Key Stage 2 Teaching
Special Educational Needs
After School Clubs
Parent Workshops
Online Safety Training
Mental Health Support
Curriculum Enrichment
Community Outreach
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 5:1 pupil-to-teacher ratio in Early Years settings
- Our SEN team holds nationally accredited specialist qualifications
- We offer daily phonics instruction using Read Write Inc methodology
- Our outdoor learning programme includes weekly nature walks and gardening
- We provide specialist music and language instruction from native speakers
What people say
Exceptional SEN support
Engaging outdoor learning
Caring staff
Strong parental engagement
Creative curriculum
Services
Early Years Education
Our Early Years Foundation Stage programme develops core skills through play-based learning. Qualified practitioners deliver structured activities that build literacy, numeracy, and social skills. We maintain small class sizes to ensure individual attention while following the Characteristics of Effective Learning framework. Parents receive regular progress updates through our Cloud 9 support system.
Special Educational Needs
Our specialist SEN team provides tailored education plans for children with additional needs. We offer speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and sensory integration programmes. The school maintains partnerships with external agencies to ensure comprehensive support while following individualised care plans developed with families.
Curriculum Enrichment
We enhance learning through outdoor education, music tuition, and language instruction. Weekly WOW (Willows Outdoor Workshop) sessions develop practical skills while specialist teachers deliver music and Spanish lessons. Our partnership with local cultural institutions provides unique learning experiences beyond the classroom environment.
Parental Engagement
We foster home-school partnerships through regular workshops and consultation sessions. Parents access online resources via our Virtual Learning Environment and receive curriculum updates through termly newsletters. The school hosts family learning events and provides home activity packs to reinforce classroom learning.
Online Safety Education
Our comprehensive e-safety programme teaches responsible technology use from Reception through Year 6. Children learn about digital footprints, cyberbullying prevention, and information verification. Parents receive guidance through our NSPCC-registered safety workshops and access to national online safety resources.
People
Mrs S Thursfield
Headteacher
Mrs Thursfield brings 18 years of primary education leadership experience to The Willows. She specialises in curriculum development and has implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved school performance metrics by 35% at her previous institution. Her leadership focuses on creating inclusive learning environments.
Questions
What age groups does The Willows Primary School cater for?
We provide education for children aged 3-11 years through our nursery, reception, and key stages 1 and 2 programmes.
How does the school support children with special educational needs?
Our specialist SEN team creates individualised education plans with regular progress reviews, working closely with external agencies and parents to ensure comprehensive support.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer music tuition, language instruction, outdoor learning sessions, and themed WOW weeks that include field trips and hands-on projects.
How does the school communicate with parents?
We use Class Dojo for daily updates, send termly newsletters, host parent-teacher consultations, and provide access to our online learning portal for curriculum resources.
What safety measures are in place at the school?
We maintain rigorous safeguarding protocols including Operation Encompass, Cloud 9 support system, and NSPCC-registered online safety programmes for all year groups.
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