The Willows School and Early Years Centre

A good community school school in Milton Keynes. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Willows School and Early Years Centre.

Milton Keynes, MK62LP Ofsted: Good Age 2-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 March 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fishermead Boulevard
Fishermead
Milton Keynes, MK62LP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110379
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LP
Age range
2-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
225 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
193
Free School Meals
42.1% (81 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
193 pupils
2-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To become honest active citizens and lifelong learners in a global society"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Jo Orbell describes The Willows as an excellent infant school for ages 2–7, nurturing and welcoming to families, working with Pebbles Children’s Centre and other agencies, offering a friendly, nurturing environment and a broad, real-life curriculum; visits are welcomed; wrap-around care is available from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Facilities

Classrooms are spacious and well resourced Free flow between indoors and outdoors environments Ipads and laptops are used in taught lessons

Curriculum Highlights

An exciting and creative curriculum with a broad range of real-life experiences

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care extends the school day from 8.00am until 6.00pm. Please see information about breakfast club and 3-2-6 clubs for how to book and costings.

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