The Willow Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Adams Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Willow Primary School is a primary school in Haringey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Haringey. It ranks 28th of 49 primary schools in Haringey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 May 2017, report published 22 June 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 March 2023

Leaders have created a fully inclusive environment where all pupils are supported to thrive and do their best. The Willow values of 'positive relationships, diversity and equity, excellence, wellness and community' are put into practice in every aspect of leaders' and staff's work. Pupils are supported to live these values through their kindness towards, and celebration of, each other. Leaders have high academic expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents and carers, staff and pupils work as a team to realise those expectations. All pupils study a broad and rich curriculum. Across a range of subjects, they achieve highly and remember knowledge securely and in depth. Pupils' behaviour is highly positive and allows them to learn well in lessons. This is because leaders have designed a fair and appropriate behaviour policy, which focuses on helping pupils reflect on and learn from their mistakes. The teaching of positive behaviour sits alongside the teaching of the academic curriculum. As a result, everyone understands how the school's approach supports pupils to behave well. Staff rarely need to use any sanctions or remind pupils about how to behave. From the early years to the end of Year 6, pupils enjoy learning at the Willow immensely. Pupils are kept safe, and they feel well supported and cared for by staff.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

472 pupils on roll, with places for 483

Eligible for free school meals33.9%

33.9%, 7.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38.6%

38.6%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.5%

15.5%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Willow Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Risley Avenue Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Bruce Grove Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
Assunnah Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Lancasterian Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Lordship Lane Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good39% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms CO-HEAD Dawn Ferdinand CO-HEAD Sarah Harris
Address
Adams Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6HW
Local authority
Haringey
URN
102131

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.