Located in Milton Keynes, The Willows School and Early Years Centre is a primary school, serving pupils aged 0 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Willows School and Early Years Centre currently has around 188 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 26.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.1%. african pupils make up about 22.3% , followed by other white at 13.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Fishermead Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LP |
| Website: | www.thewillowseyc.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01908528803 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanna Orbell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110379 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 0 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 225 |
| Number of Pupils: | 188 |
| Number of Boys: | 101 |
| Number of Girls: | 87 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 26.10% | 49 |
| African | 22.30% | 42 |
| Other White | 13.30% | 25 |
| Pakistani | 8.00% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 5.30% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.80% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 3.70% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.70% | 7 |
| Indian | 3.20% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW | - not rated | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Academy Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadfurlong School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Frank Markham Community School Woughton Campus , Chaffron Way MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Provision for Pregnant Schoolgirls and Young Mothers Sir Frank Markham School , Rainbow Drive MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| iPEC , MK9 1EJ | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Citischool 332 Witan Gate West , MK9 1EJ | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.