The Willow School and Broadwaters' Children's Centre

Admissions to our school

Best school ever! 

After doing my research on schools (in Haringey), I did expect The Willow to be very good - however it exceeded all my expectations!"

What a phenomenal school you have!

 Thank you so much for accepting X into your school - a life changing moment for the better.

You are definitely all doing a great job here raising great human beings! 

 I hope so so much that X will have a place at such an amazing school! 

Parent/Carers

If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet......see it here,

GOLD winner,

Primary Headteacher of the year!

Happy children - that's all I want, and all I can see, in that video - parent feedback
Can I just say how brilliant your video "happy" is? You can truly see that everyone has a lot of fun - parent feedback

 Tour of the school with Ms Ferdinand headteacher 

Interested in sending your child here in September 2026?  We held our information morning with school tours on Tuesday 11 November. Please see the presentation here.

If you wish to see the school in action, we have tours for children available below. 

The year 5 students who took us on a tour were fantastic. They told us so much about their day to day life at school, and they answered all of our questions amazingly.  I was really impressed!

Everything and everyone was amazing!!!

You'll absolutely be our first choice!

Thank you so much for a lovely morning -  The Willow is the first school in our list and we are in love!

The tour led by the children gave a great overview of the vibe of the school. They were bright, informed and so engaging - loved it!

Parent/Carer feedback from the information morning  

Regarding feedback on the tour I only have positive things to say! I thought it gave a real and open insight into your school which seemed to me an inspiring and exciting place. I wasn’t expecting it to be so comprehensive if I’m honest, because you gave us a lot more time than other schools had; but I found that very useful. 

 It was lovely to be able to show XXX the school and to give her an idea of what 'big school' is.

Do take a look at our frequently asked questions on reception school tours here: 

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

We also host 15 minute tours for children (with their adults), to see the Reception classes, Reception playground and Reception eating areas only starting Mid-October and finishing 15 January 2026 (the deadline for primary applications). These are led by Umarani Nathan.  To book a place with your child, email parents@thewillow.haringey.sch.uk

 

If you want to see the whole school in action (ADULTS ONLY with babies) we have a tour on Thursday 8 January 2026 at 10am with Umarani Nathan which must be pre-booked - parents@thewillow.haringey.sch.uk.

Date Time What type of tour Who can attend
Fri 10 Oct 10.00-10.15am 15 minutes to view and go into reception classes, reception play and eating spaces ONLY Max 4 CHILDREN WITH their parents/carers/grandparents etc only please
Weds 15 Oct 10.00-10.15am 15 minutes to view and go into reception classes, reception play and eating spaces ONLY Max 4 CHILDREN WITH their parents/carers/grandparents etc only please
Tues 21 Oct 2.00-2.15pm 15 minutes to view and go into reception classes, reception play and eating spaces ONLY
Max 4 CHILDREN WITH their parents/carers/grandparents etc only please
Half term - school is closed from Monday 27 October to Monday 3 November 2025
Thurs 6 Nov 2.00-2.35pm 35 minutes to view and go into reception classes, reception play and eating spaces AND Forest School session Max 4 CHILDREN WITH their parents/carers/grandparents etc only please

Tuesday 11 November

 

(whole morning)

8.55am until 11.35am  2.5hrs - Children iaged 9yrs old will take you around the school on a tour by themselves, but first, you will get a chance to hear from us and ask questions to the team! See poster above and here:  11 NOV

 

Adults with babies please- this is not suitable for young children, as we discuss everything (and it's very long and boring for them)!

 

Please register by emailing parents@thewillow.haringey.sch.uk

Thank you

 

Weds 19 Nov 2.00-2.35pm 35 minutes to view and go into reception classes, reception play and eating spaces AND Forest School session Max 4 CHILDREN WITH their parents/carers/grandparents etc only please
Thurs 27 Nov 10.00-10.15am 15 minutes to view and go into reception classes, reception play and eating spaces ONLY Max 4 CHILDREN WITH their parents/carers/grandparents etc only please

Mon 1 Dec

SEN SPECIAL TOUR 

10.15-10.30am 30minutes to view and go into reception classes, reception play and eating spaces ONLY

Max 4 CHILDREN WITH their parents/carers/grandparents etc only please

Q+A about SEN after

Weds 7 Jan 2026 10.00-10.15am 15 minutes to view and go into reception classes, reception play and eating spaces ONLY Max 4 CHILDREN WITH their parents/carers/grandparents etc only please
Thurs 8 Jan 2026 10am until 11am 1hr whole school tour for adults with babies - in-depth with Q+A with Umarani Nathan Max 15 adults with babies in slings/pushchairs please
Mon 12 Jan 2026  2.00-2.15pm 15 minutes to view and go into reception classes, reception play and eating spaces ONLY Max 4 CHILDREN WITH their parents/carers/grandparents etc only please
Thurs 15 Jan 2026

LAST TOUR

10.00-10.15am

15 minutes to view and go into reception classes, reception play and eating spaces ONLY Max 4 CHILDREN WITH their parents/carers/grandparents etc only please

Admission for Years 1 to 6 

We have very few vacancies currently, but you can always go on a waiting list for ANY year group by registering with Haringey school admissions to do this. CLICK on this link to Haringey Admissions page (Years 1-6) - be patient and you will get in!

We create bespoke whole school tours (aimed at years 1-6 in year admissions) once every term. Please contact parents@thewillow.haringey.sch.uk if you are interested. 

If Haringey Council offer your child a place at the Willow school, we will contact you by email/phone call (once Haringey have notified us after telling you first), and then we usually offer you a whole school tour and chance to meet everyone.

 "This school is SO friendly, I came here from another country, didn't know anyone, and now, a month later, I have SO many friends, in fact, all of my class, and I LOVE it here!"  new Child explaining to another new child, what it is like to join The Willow 

Waiting Lists and Appeals

Please call the Haringey admissions team each term to ensure you remain on the waiting list for The Willow Primary school as these lists are regularly updated. The council number, (ask for the school admissions team) is: 020 8489 1000, or click here: Haringey school admissions

Special Education Needs (SEN)

To find out more about our offer to children with SEND please see our SEND Policy.  Please call the school (020 8885 8800) for a printed version or view a copy here:  SEND policy

If you would like to talk to someone about our offer for children with special educational needs please contact our SENCO (Ms Hua).  Please email admin@thewillow.haringey.sch.uk and ask for an appointment.

 

Amazing setting and amazing energy from the kids.

Parent