Willen Primary School, Milton Keynes

In its own words: "In this large 360 place primary school and our motto is 'A Place Where Everyone Flourishes'- but this is more than a motto. This is our core value as a school and can be seen throughout everything we do. We fundamentally believe in the power of relationships (at all levels, between all people) and in human potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, Lego and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026, an open evening on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Willen Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Milton Keynes and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Willen Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Willen Primary School are Brooksward School (0.8 miles, 80% reading, 82% maths); Downs Barn School (1 mile, Good); Giffard Park Primary School (1 mile, Good, 67% reading, 62% maths); and St Monica's Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 80% maths).

Willen Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Willen Primary School is one of 7 schools run by The Alliance Schools Trust, an academy trust.

In 2026, 47 pupils (16.9%) received SEN support and 6 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Granville Square (northbound), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Willen Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 84 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Milton Keynes (156).

In 2024/25, Willen Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 3.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.