Open Other Primary Mixed

The Willows Primary School

Church Road, Basildon, SS14 2EX
Part of: BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Willows Primary School
Basildon, SS14 2EX
651 Pupils
525 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
27.60% FSM %
339 Boys
312 Girls
About The Willows Primary School

The Willows Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 651 pupils on roll. School capacity: 525. Current headteacher: Tom Robinson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Basildon
Parliamentary Constituency Basildon and Billericay
Ward Fryerns
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2016
UKPRN 10057840
URN 143206
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Hunter Chair of Local Governing Body 30/01/2025 29/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ros Dennison Local Governor 15/03/2023 14/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paddy Keeble Local Governor 01/11/2023 31/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ravindra Kumar Local Governor 16/01/2018 31/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bryan Loveless Local Governor 19/11/2025 18/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Colin Moloney Local Governor 24/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Klare Palmer Local Governor 24/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mr Allan Penstone Local Governor 01/07/2025 01/07/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Robinson Local Governor 01/01/2019 31/08/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Ayna Shebekova Local Governor 13/11/2024 24/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Willows Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Basildon, Essex.
The Willows Primary School has 651 pupils, with a capacity of 525.
The Willows Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Willows Primary School is Mr Tom Robinson.
The Willows Primary School is at Church Road, Basildon, SS14 2EX, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Willows Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Willows Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tom Robinson
Church Road, Basildon, SS14 2EX
01268470880
www.willows.essex.sch.uk
Location
SS14 2EX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143206
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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