Willowbank Primary School
Manitoba Gardens, Cullompton, EX15 1EZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willowbank Primary School is a primary school in Cullompton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 151st of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 17 January 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming and inclusive school. They describe the school as a fun place to be. Pupils say the school provides 'an open door' to new people. They talk confidently about the way in which everyone accepts one another for who they are. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and conduct. Pupils understand the school rules and respond well to the routines that are in place. If disruption does occur, staff deal with this quickly and effectively. While many parents recognise and praise the school's work, some raised concerns about pupils' behaviour. Inspectors saw pupils behaving well and the school's records demonstrate the impact of leaders' actions on improving behaviour over time. Pupils are happy and feel safe. They say that if bullying does happen, they trust adults to deal with it quickly. Leaders place a strong emphasis on supporting pupils' social and emotional well-being. As a result, relationships between staff and pupils are positive. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs on offer to them, such as coding and dance. They value the opportunities they have to become prefects and librarians. Pupils say that these roles help them to become responsible members of the school and to set a positive example to others.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough what pupils know and remember. Subsequent learning does not take into account pupils' prior knowledge. As a result, some pupils do not build their knowledge well over time and this slows the progress they make across the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that teachers check what pupils know and remember across all subjects and use this to inform future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
241 pupils on roll, with places for 416
Schools near Willowbank Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| The Duchy School Bradninch | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
| Willand School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Plymtree Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 22% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Sarah Bomby
- Phone
- 0188433473
- Address
- Manitoba Gardens, Cullompton, EX15 1EZ
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 145763
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.