Millom School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Salthouse Road Millom Cumbria LA18 5AB |
| Phone | 01229772300 |
| Reference Number | 112388 |
Millom School has made significant strides since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'requires improvement' to 'good' in all assessed areas. The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of its pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils feel safe and supported, and most enjoy their school experience. The leadership team is aware of the areas needing improvement, particularly concerning reading interventions and support for some pupils with SEND, indicating ongoing commitment to enhancing the educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 469 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.19%
Girls: 51.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 45 | 59 | 104 |
| 8 | 42 | 42 | 84 |
| 9 | 37 | 42 | 79 |
| 10 | 51 | 50 | 101 |
| 11 | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| 12 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Apr 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares students well for future pathways
- Effective behaviour management by staff, helping to maintain a positive learning environment
- Strong emphasis on personal development and safeguarding
- Engagement in enriching extracurricular activities, such as trips
- Good collaboration between staff and leaders to support pupil learning
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient information provided to some teachers regarding the needs of pupils with SEND
- Ineffective reading interventions for some pupils struggling with reading
- Inconsistent behaviour management support for some staff, leading to isolated instances of poor behaviour
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 21.19 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | SUPP | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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St James' Catholic Primary School
Lonsdale Road, Lonsdale Road, Millom, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AS |
0.28 miles |
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Parkview Nursery School
St. Georges Road, Millom, LA18 4LE |
0.29 miles |
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Millom Infant School
Lapstone Road, Millom Infant School, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4LP |
0.37 miles |
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Millom Infant School
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4LP |
0.37 miles |
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Black Combe Junior School
Moor Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5DT |
0.47 miles |
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Haverigg Primary School
Atkinson Street, Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4HA |
1.35 miles |
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Thwaites School
Hallthwaites, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5HP |
3.13 miles |
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Askam Village School
Lots Road, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DA |
3.23 miles |
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Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
Kirkby Road, Ireleth, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EY |
3.56 miles |
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Burlington CofE School
School Road, Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UH |
3.98 miles |
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