Willows Centre for Children is a not applicable school in Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a community special 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.
Willows Centre for Children currently has around 60 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 75% boys and 25% girls. Around 26.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Battenburg Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 0SN |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Portsmouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Margaret Dunford |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116643 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Number of Pupils: | 60 |
| Number of Boys: | 45 |
| Number of Girls: | 15 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park Infant School Crofton Road , PO2 0LB | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Junior School Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | - not rated | 620 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | - not rated | 620 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Junior School Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | - not rated | 620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) Crofton Road , PO2 0NT | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Portsmouth Boys' School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | - not rated | 951 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Centre for Children Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary School Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 86 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highlands Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.