How many pupils does Willowdown Primary School have?

Willowdown Primary School has 342 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Willowdown Primary School?

The headteacher of Willowdown Primary School is Katie Sharp.

What type of school is Willowdown Primary School?

Willowdown Primary School is a Academy sponsor led with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Willowdown Primary School in?

Willowdown Primary School is in the Somerset local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Primary Open

Willowdown Primary School

Kings Drive, Somerset, TA6 4FU

Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 4 May 2023). Last inspected 6 January 2026.

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342

Pupils

22.0%

Free school meals

1 September 2014

Opened

About this school

Willowdown Primary School is an Academy sponsor led serving primary age pupils, located in Somerset. The school has 342 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 4 May 2023). Last inspected 6 January 2026. The Headteacher is Katie Sharp. The school is administered by Somerset local authority. It belongs to FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. It opened in 1 September 2014.

School details

Headteacher: Katie Sharp
Trust: FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Local authority: Somerset
Gender: Mixed
URN: 140220

Contact

01278558758 info@willowdownprimaryschool.org.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Willowdown Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Somerset). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

66%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →