Willow Fields Community Primary

Willow Fields Community Primary is smaller than the average-sized primary school situated on the northern outskirts of Sunderland. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds and for whom English is an additional language is well below average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is above average. Currently, there is a much higher than average proportion of disadvantaged pupils who are eligible for the pupil premium funding.

Ofsted found Willow Fields Primary to be a good school. The highly effective and experienced headteacher, ably supported by the skilful leadership team, is highly ambitious and determined to continue to further raise the attainment of pupils and improve their well-being. Recent actions have ensured that teaching has improved, accelerating the pace of progress pupils make in their learning. Achievement is now good and improving. The governing body consistently challenges the school and holds senior leaders to account. It knows the school very well.