Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Nov 2022
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 144320.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 61% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 96 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 91 | 104 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 93 | 105 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 20% | 72% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 20% | 71% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 10% | 72% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 10 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 10.1 | 43.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 12.5% | 59.7% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 41.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 11% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 6.3% | 54.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 16 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 119 |
| Girls | 0 |
| Boys | 119 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 81.5% |
| First language not English | 3.4% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 0 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 119 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 6.1 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 2.9 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 19.6 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 20.27 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 25.6 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 20.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 18.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 21.3% | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 45.6% | 32.7% | 34.7% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 16.8% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 47.4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 25.9% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 45% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 40% |
| Further education | 35% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 25% |
| Employment | 5% |
| School sixth form | 0% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2017. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bluecoat Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Feb 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Glenbrook Spencer Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Melbury Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Bluecoat Beechdale Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2017. | |
| 0.6 mi | 16 plus | Bilborough College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Djanogly Strelley Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. |
Willowfield Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 9 Nov 2022.
Willowfield Academy has 119 pupils aged 7 to 16.
At Willowfield Academy, there were 6.1 pupils per teacher in 2025/26.
In 2025/26, pupils at Willowfield Academy missed 21.3% of sessions (England 12.9%), and 45.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 34.7%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.