The Willows School and Early Years Centre
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 0-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fishermead Boulevard Fishermead Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK6 2LP |
| Reference Number | 110379 |
The Willows School and Early Years Centre continues to perform well, maintaining a good standard of education since its last inspection in 2018. The school is noted for its inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, contributing positively to their personal development. There is strong leadership with a focus on high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious and most subjects are taught in a well-sequenced manner, equipping pupils with the knowledge they need to progress effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 188 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.72%
Girls: 46.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 16 | 37 |
| 2 | 15 | 19 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.1% |
| African | 22.3% |
| White, Other | 13.3% |
| Pakistani | 8% |
| Asian, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 13 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe, demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning.
- The school promotes inclusivity and celebrates cultural diversity.
- Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that is well-sequenced for most subjects.
- Teachers demonstrate secure subject knowledge and plan engaging lessons.
- Effective support is provided to help children learn early numeracy and literacy skills in early years.
Areas for Improvement
- Some non-core subjects are not as well sequenced, which may hinder precise learning.
- A small number of pupils with complex SEND needs do not receive sufficiently tailored support.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Orchard Academy
Springfield Boulevard, Springfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3HW |
0.18 miles |
|
Jubilee Wood Primary School
1 Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 2LB |
0.4 miles |
|
Shepherdswell Academy
Billingwell Place, Springfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3NP |
0.42 miles |
|
Falconhurst School
High Trees, Chaffron Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5AX |
0.44 miles |
|
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Illingworth Place, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 2NH |
0.78 miles |
|
Downs Barn School
69 Downs Barns Boulevard, Downs Barn, 69 Downs Barn Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7NA |
1.05 miles |
|
Southwood School
Bryony Place, Conniburrow Boulevard, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7AR |
1.08 miles |
|
Germander Park School
1 Germander Place, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7DU |
1.13 miles |
|
Middleton Primary School
Noon Layer Drive, Middleton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9EN |
1.26 miles |
|
New Chapter Primary School
Chapter, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EA |
1.34 miles |
|
Langland Community School
Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4HA |
1.36 miles |
|
Summerfield School
Downley Avenue, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 8PG |
1.38 miles |
|
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Tewkesbury Lane, Monkston Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9PH |
1.39 miles |
|
Moorland Primary School
Maslin Drive, Beanhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4ND |
1.42 miles |
|
Moorlands Centre Nursery School
Dodkin, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP |
1.45 miles |
|
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Currier Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6HB |
1.53 miles |
|
Brooksward School
Tower Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6JZ |
1.6 miles |
|
Willen Primary School
Beaufort Drive, Willen, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK15 9HN |
1.69 miles |
|
Lift Charles Warren
Old Groveway, Simpson, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3AZ |
1.76 miles |
|
Heelands School
Glovers Lane, Heelands, Heelands School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 7QL |
1.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Milton Keynes Academy
Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LA |
0.83 miles |
|
Milton Keynes College
Chaffron Way Centre, Woughton Campus West, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP |
0.86 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EN |
1.01 miles |
|
The Redway School
Farmborough, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4HG |
1.06 miles |
|
Willow Park School
8 Danbury Court, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6LJ |
1.35 miles |
|
Oakgrove School
VENTURER GATE, MIDDLETON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 9JQ |
1.38 miles |
|
Kents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ |
1.65 miles |
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The Webber Independent School
|
1.83 miles |
|
Baytul Ilm Secondary School
12a Clarke Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1LG |
1.95 miles |
|
Stantonbury School
Purbeck, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6BN |
1.99 miles |
|
Stephenson Academy
Crosslands, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6AX |
2.04 miles |
|
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6EX |
2.26 miles |
|
Walton High
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7WH |
2.59 miles |
|
Romans Field School
Shenley Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7AW |
2.7 miles |
|
White Spire School
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
2.78 miles |
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Lord Grey Academy
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
2.78 miles |
|
E-Act Ousedale School
The Grove, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 0BJ |
2.87 miles |
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Cambian Bletchley Park School
Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7EB |
2.9 miles |
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Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7ZT |
2.98 miles |
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The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PT |
3.25 miles |