Willow Park School
Willow Park School is an independent special school in Milton Keynes for pupils aged 9 to 16. It has 40 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Willow Park School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 9-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 8 Danbury Court Linford Wood Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK14 6LJ |
| Phone | 01908348259 |
| Reference Number | 149662 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 40 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.5%
Girls: 57.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Willow Park School has demonstrated a good overall effectiveness during its first inspection. The school creates a welcoming environment where pupils feel accepted and supported, which is particularly beneficial for those with prior negative experiences in education. While the school's curriculum is broad and engaging, with a strong focus on personal development and well-being, there is a need for improvements in the precision of academic assessments to enable even greater progress. The school's leadership is effective and has established strong relationships with the community and families, fostering a positive school culture.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 May 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Positive and supportive relationships between staff and pupils
- Pupils feel safe and engaged in their learning
- Broad and interesting curriculum that motivates pupils
- Strong integration of therapeutic support within education
- Effective leadership and management with robust monitoring
- Focus on personal development and life skills
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent precision in academic assessments
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Willow Park School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Willow Park School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Willow Park School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Willow Park School last inspected by Ofsted?
Willow Park School was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Willow Park School have?
Willow Park School has 40 pupils on roll.
What age range does Willow Park School cover?
Willow Park School for pupils aged 9 to 16.
Where is Willow Park School?
Willow Park School is at 8 Danbury Court, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6LJ.