Located in Milton Keynes, Willen Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. 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.

Willen Primary School currently has around 359 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 16.4% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12%.

School Information

Address: Beaufort Drive, Milton Keynes, MK15 9HN
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Carrie Matthews
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 110388

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 390
Number of Pupils: 359
Number of Boys: 197
Number of Girls: 162

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 12% 8.2%

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-1.8)
Writing: Average (-0.7)
Maths: Below Average (-2.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
56%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willen Primary School
Beaufort Drive , Willen MK15 9HN
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Willen Primary School
Beaufort Drive , Willen MK15 9HN
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Brooksward School
Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ
3out of 4 1,395 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Brooksward School
Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ
- not rated 1,395 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Brooksward First School
Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ
- not rated 1,395 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brooksward Middle School
Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ
- not rated 1,395 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cedars County Middle School
Bury Street , MK16 0DT
- not rated 2,827 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
E-Act Ousedale School
The Grove , MK16 0BJ
- not rated 2,208 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ousedale School
The Grove , MK16 0BJ
- not rated 2,208 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakgrove School
Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ
- not rated 2,494 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stantonbury School
Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN
2out of 4 3,150 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Stantonbury Campus
Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN
- not rated 3,167 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakgrove School
Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ
3out of 4 3,214 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gyosei International School Uk
Japonica Lane , V10 Brickhill Street MK15 9JX
- not rated 832 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willow Park School
8 Danbury Court , Linford Wood MK14 6LJ
- not rated 2,356 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Gatehouse School
Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX
- not rated 2,429 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stephenson Academy
Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX
- not rated 2,429 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Personalised Education Centre (NPEC)
Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX
- not rated 2,429 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.