Milburn School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Milburn Penrith Cumbria CA10 1TN |
| Phone | 01768361514 |
| Reference Number | 112183 |
Milburn School is described as a welcoming and nurturing environment where pupils arrive ready to learn, feeling safe and valued. The school has strong relationships between staff and pupils, contributing to a calm and positive atmosphere. While there are notable strengths such as effective support for students with special educational needs, there are areas of concern regarding the sequencing of the curriculum in certain subjects. The overall effectiveness of the school's practices has faced challenges since the previous inspection, leading to a likely graded inspection in the future.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 15 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.67%
Girls: 33.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 5 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 21 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 24 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils build confidence.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Ambitious curriculum that reflects the local context.
- High-quality opportunities for personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum sequencing in some subjects.
- Certain teaching activities do not reinforce key knowledge effectively.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kirkby Thore School
Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1UU |
2.43 miles |
|
Culgaith CofE School
Culgaith, Culgaith, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1QL |
2.67 miles |
|
Long Marton School
Long Marton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6BT |
3.02 miles |
|
Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School
Temple Sowerby, Temple Sowerby Ce School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1RZ |
3.1 miles |
|
Bolton Primary School
Bolton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6AW |
4.15 miles |
| Name | Distance |