Willow Wood Community Primary School
Redcar Road, Red House, Sunderland, SR5 5AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willow Wood Community Primary School is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 19th of 41 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 20 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Pupils enjoy learning at Willow Wood Community Primary School. Leaders are determined that every child will achieve. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the help that they need to keep up with their peers. All staff share the vision of 'inspire, believe, challenge and achieve'. Behaviour in school is exceptional. Lessons and playtimes are calm and orderly. Staff have high expectations and are strong role models. They know pupils and their families well. Pupils of all ages learn to understand their own feelings and those of others. Consequently, the school is a happy and welcoming place. Pupils feel safe. They know that staff will listen and help them if they are worried. Bullying is extremely rare, and staff are quick to deal with any incidents if they happen. Leaders ensure that pupils are ready to learn. The popular breakfast club provides a great start to the day. Pupils receive support from trained staff if they are anxious. They learn how to stay healthy and safe, including online. Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs and activities. Pupils work hard in lessons and remember what they have learned. They soon learn to read and write. Some pupils do not practise their reading at home. Leaders have plans to provide further support for these pupils.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not read at home. The support these pupils receive at school ensures that they learn to read. However, they do not develop a love of reading that prepares them fully for the rigours of secondary education. Leaders should implement their plans to further develop provision for reading, so that all pupils have similar opportunities to share and enjoy books with adults.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
290 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Willow Wood Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Northern Saints Church of England Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Southwick Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Grange Park Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 90% 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
- Mrs Lindsay Robertson
- Phone
- 01915491509
- Address
- Redcar Road, Red House, Sunderland, SR5 5AU
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 108783
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.