The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Details
| Age Range | 2-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Address | Fishermead Boulevard, MK6 2LP |
| School Website | www.thewillowseyc.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1908528803 |
| URN | 110379 |
School Census
| Total | 183 |
| Girls/Boys | 81/102 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.3%/55.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 41.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 49 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/03/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/03/2014 | Good |
| 08/03/2012 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 13/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/03/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 31 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 100% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 21% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 29% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 21% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 28.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 21.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 26.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 25.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
Nearby Schools
Jubilee Wood Primary School
(0.05 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 1 Fishermead Boulevard, , MK6 2LB
Orchard Academy
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Springfield Boulevard, , MK6 3HW
Shepherdswell Academy
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Billingwell Place, , MK6 3NP
Falconhurst School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: High Trees, Eaglestone, MK6 5AX