All the teachers and staff are fantastic. Very friendly and polite. Big smiles every morning. A very positive atmosphere at the school and this is totally down to the great team.

My child loves going to school and always speaks highly of his teacher, TA and all the staff at Willow bank.

Children were able to discuss learning and talk about the journey. Showed great knowledge and confidence.

Purpose for writing was very clear and it felt like this was a key driver in the quality of children's writing. Time given to children and teachers also to allow for depth in their learning and this is again reflective in the quality of outcomes.

Thank you for hosting. It's been so lovely to see how your learning environment provides inspiration in every corner of the school for both reading and writing. Particularly how all your displays model presentation expectations.

This is a school where staff are committed to get families what they need in order to improve opportunities, raise aspirations and live a meaningful, happy life. In short, this is a school that changes lives for the better.

Pupils were able to talk knowledgably about the school Vision and Values. It was clear that they had relevance and that the children understood how the school was shaping them as individuals.

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to visit Willow Bank. Everyone was very welcoming. Your learning environments are beautiful. Your children are a credit to you, happy to share their positive experiences which all comes from great teaching.

It was wonderful to see how well routines such as talk partners are so well established. Also brilliant to hear how real-life, meaningful experiences are incorporated across units of work. Your children are confident, safe, creative and joyful. Thank you! 

Welcoming, kind, friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere when walking around the school. Children I spoke to were very polite, happy to share their learning and able to talk about their learning well.