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The Willows School and Early Years Centre Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Willows School and Early Years Centre is a community primary school in Milton Keynes , serving pupils aged 0-7, with 188 pupils, and a capacity of 225 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

0-7

Age range

188

Pupils

225

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

The Willows School and Early Years Centre Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Willows School and Early Years Centre?

The catchment area for The Willows School and Early Years Centre is the geographic zone Milton Keynes uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Milton Keynes publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The Willows School and Early Years Centre is set by Milton Keynes and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Milton Keynes before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Milton Keynes catchment area documents →

The Willows School and Early Years Centre: 225 places, 84% filled: places available

The Willows School and Early Years Centre has a published admission number of 225 places. 188 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 225 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.6% of pupils at The Willows School and Early Years Centre are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Milton Keynes.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Milton Keynes publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Milton Keynes school admissions →

The Willows School and Early Years Centre: School Information

Full address
Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LP
Local authority
Milton Keynes
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
0-7 years
Free school meals
26.6% of pupils
DfE URN
110379

Other Primary Schools in Milton Keynes

If The Willows School and Early Years Centre is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Milton Keynes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Willows School and Early Years Centre by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Willows School and Early Years Centre

What is the catchment area for The Willows School and Early Years Centre?

The catchment area for The Willows School and Early Years Centre is the geographic zone Milton Keynes uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Milton Keynes publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Willows School and Early Years Centre oversubscribed?

The Willows School and Early Years Centre has a capacity of 225 places and currently has 188 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Milton Keynes.

What is the admissions policy for The Willows School and Early Years Centre?

Admission to The Willows School and Early Years Centre is managed by Milton Keynes. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Willows School and Early Years Centre cover?

The Willows School and Early Years Centre is a primary school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 0-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Willows School and Early Years Centre?

The Willows School and Early Years Centre was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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