Willows Primary Academy
Primary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Report card, Feb 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 3 February 2026, report published 19 April 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around February 2030
The last inspection was in February 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.2 milesSS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
School remains Good (Jan 2023)
- 0.3 milesChadsmead Primary Academy
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Oct 2024)
- 0.3 milesCharnwood Primary Academy
School remains Good (Sep 2022)
- 0.7 milesSt Chad's CofE Primary School
Standards maintained (Dec 2024)
- 0.8 milesScotch Orchard Primary School
Report card, May 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.