The Willows Primary School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 4–11Mixed
Downing Close, Ipswich, IP2 9ER
Headteacher · Mrs Kelly Head
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Key facts
Pupils259Capacity 390
OfstedRequires improvementInspected 13 February 2024
TrustOrwell Multi Academy Trust
Free school meals60.6%
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Graded inspection on 13 February 2024.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Suffolk council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in SuffolkNearby schools for the same ages
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School0.4 mi
- Halifax Primary School0.5 mi
- Gusford Community Primary School0.6 mi
- The Oaks Primary School0.6 mi
- Sprites Primary Academy0.9 mi