Willow Tree Community Primary School
Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willow Tree Community Primary School is a primary school in Harrogate for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 19th of 31 primary schools in Harrogate. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 12 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 October 2024
Pupils are happy and enthusiastic about their learning at this caring and supportive school. The school is highly inclusive. Staff work hard to understand the needs of each individual pupil. The school sets high expectations for all pupils. The behaviour and rewards system centres around the values of being 'respectful, responsible, and ready to learn'. Pupils know these values well and take pride in being recognised for demonstrating them. Pupils behave well throughout the school. Clear routines are in place. Pupils move through the corridors in a calm and considerate manner. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Disadvantaged pupils make particularly good progress with their reading throughout their time at Willow Tree. The attendance of some pupils is lower than leaders would like, and significantly below the national average. Pupils learn about diversity and inclusion. They know how to stay safe online and in their communities. Pupils are well prepared for their next stage in education. In Nursery, children take part in pre-phonics activities. Across the early years the school places a high importance on developing children's independence. Children in Reception are well prepared for Year 1.
What the school should improve
- The attendance of some pupils is too low, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. These pupils miss out on important learning. The school should work to reduce rates of absence and persistent absence, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Many leaders across the school are new to their roles. This includes some members of the local governing board. Some of these leaders require more training to ensure that they have the skill and confidence to effectively fulfil their roles. The school should continue the development of leaders at all levels to ensure that the impact of the curriculum and other areas continue to be monitored and refined effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
423 pupils on roll, with places for 525
Schools near Willow Tree Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hookstone Chase Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Starbeck Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Oatlands Community Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Oatlands Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Mold
- Phone
- 01423883551
- Address
- Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SG
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 148997
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.