Summary

School name
The Willows Primary School
Address
Pyle Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7SJ
School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
Age range
2 to 11
Size
383 pupils enrolled
Email address
office@willows.w-berks.sch.uk
Website address
http://www.thewillowsprimary.org (opens in new tab)

About The Willows Primary School

The Willows Primary School is based in the south of Newbury, on the edge of Greenham Common. There are good local shopping and community facilities and Newbury town centre and retail park are both within a short walking distance. The school is readily accessible with links to public transport via Newbury mainline station and a close proximity to the A34/M4. Greenham Common, now a nature reserve, is within a five minute walk.

The main school was built in 1971 at the same time as the main housing estate it serves. In 2015 the school underwent a major refurbishment, creating several new additions. The school contains attractive internal and external learning spaces. The grounds contain 2 large sports fields, hard playgrounds and two ponds. Within the school grounds is a Multi-Use Games Utility (MUGA). In September 2016 we opened our new eight classroom block and we also took on the running of the former South Newbury Children’s Centre, situated on our school site and now known as ‘The Nest’, through which we are able to provide valuable services for families as well as other pupil pastoral support.

There are approximately 400 children attending the school, the majority of whom come from the immediate local catchment area. The great majority of pupils are White British although the percentage of pupils for whom English is an additional language is above average for West Berkshire. The proportion of children known to be eligible for free school meals is in-line with the National average, although high for West Berkshire.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Location and map

Pyle Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7SJ

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