Willen Primary School, based in Milton Keynes, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 322 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.9% boys and 44.1% girls. Around 16.1% 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.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.3%. other white pupils make up about 14.3%
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: | Beaufort Drive, Milton Keynes, MK15 9HN |
| Website: | willenprimary.org |
| Telephone: | 01908690098 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Carrie Matthews |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151047 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 390 |
| Number of Pupils: | 322 |
| Number of Boys: | 180 |
| Number of Girls: | 142 |
| White British | 45.30% | 146 |
| Other White | 14.30% | 46 |
| African | 6.20% | 20 |
| Indian | 5.30% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 4.70% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 4.70% | 15 |
| Pakistani | 3.70% | 12 |
| Chinese | 3.70% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 3.10% | 10 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.