Willows Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Willows Primary Academy
Address: Willows Primary School, Off Weston Road, Anglesey Road
Town/City: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: WS13 7NU
Telephone Number: 01543 421830
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Future Generation Trust
Sponsor: Future Generation Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Eleanor Ballinger
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 423 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.6%

Location and administration

URN: 151286
DfE Number: 860/2340
UKPRN: 10096342
UPRN: 100032225554
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Lichfield (E07000194)
Constituency: Lichfield (E14001335)
Electoral Ward: Curborough (E05010660)

Easting & Northing: 411714E, 310806N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 41' 43.61" N 1° 49' 40.72" W
Plus Code: 9C4WM5WC+5R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Rocklands School (0.3km)
  2. Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  3. Chadsmead Primary Academy (0.5km)
  4. Charnwood Primary Academy (0.5km)
  5. Nether Stowe School (0.6km)
  6. The Bridge Academy (1.0km)
  7. Lichfield Cathedral School (1.0km)
  8. St Chad's CofE Primary School (1.2km)
  9. Scotch Orchard Primary School (1.3km)
  10. The Friary School (1.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Liz Athey - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2029.
  • Mrs Eleanor Ballinger - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Duncan Birds - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2029.
  • Linda Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mr Chris Hejdner - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2030.
  • Mrs Isabella Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 February 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Jurkiewicz - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2029.
  • Emma Leake - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Miriam McDonagh - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2028.
  • Mr Brian McMullan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Mr David Nash - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Mr David Nash - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2030.
  • Mrs Jenny Nobes - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2026.
  • Mrs Michelle O'Neill - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 February 2030.
  • Mrs Jennie Sugden - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2030.