The Willows School and Early Years Centre

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 0 to 7

Ofsted: Good

Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Willows School and Early Years Centre is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 0 to 7. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 March 2014, report published 4 April 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

174 pupils on roll, with places for 225

Eligible for free school meals40.2%

40.2%, 13.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language43.7%

43.7%, 22.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support23%

23%, 8.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.7%

5.7%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Willows School and Early Years Centre

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Orchard Academy	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	52% met the expected standard
Jubilee Wood Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	65% met the expected standard
Shepherdswell Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Falconhurst School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Oldbrook First School and Nursery	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 0 to 7
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Orbell
Phone: 01908528803
Website: thewillowseyc.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LP
Local authority: Milton Keynes
URN: 110379

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.