Milford Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chevin Road Milford Belper Derbyshire DE56 0QH |
| Phone | 01332841316 |
| Reference Number | 112788 |
Milford Primary School continues to perform well and has maintained the standards set during its previous inspection. The school is recognized for its nurturing environment, where pupils display positive attitudes towards learning and respect for each other. Strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a safe and supportive atmosphere, which enhances the overall educational experience. The curriculum is ambitious and aims to build foundational knowledge effectively, yet there are areas for improvement, particularly in revisiting key knowledge within certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 78 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 41.03%
Girls: 58.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 2 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.6% |
| Unclassified | 10.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 10 Mar 2020 | School inspection |
| 07 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Warm and trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
- High expectations leading to generally good achievement across the curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with additional needs, including SEND.
- Prioritization of reading with a strong phonics program.
- A wide range of enrichment opportunities enhancing pupil experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Key knowledge in some subjects is not revisited frequently enough.
- Subject leaders have not fully evaluated the curriculum's impact on pupil learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.4 | ||
| Writing | -2.3 | ||
| Maths | -3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Holbrook Church of England Primary School
Moorside Lane, Holbrook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0TW |
0.89 miles |
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William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Lane, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4EB |
0.98 miles |
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Herbert Strutt Primary School
Thornhill Avenue, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1SH |
1.03 miles |
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Duffield the Meadows Primary School
Park Road, Belper, DE56 4GT |
1.37 miles |
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Long Row Primary School
Long Row, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DR |
1.72 miles |
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Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Church Street, Horsley, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5BR |
1.77 miles |
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Pottery Primary School
Kilbourne Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1HA |
1.85 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Laund Nook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1GY |
1.89 miles |
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St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Matlock Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2JD |
1.92 miles |
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Kilburn Infant and Nursery School
The Flat, Kilburn, The Flat, Derby, Derbyshire, DE56 0LA |
1.96 miles |
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Kilburn Junior School
The Flat, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0LA |
1.96 miles |
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Little Eaton Primary School
Alfreton Road, Little Eaton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5AB |
2.44 miles |
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The Curzon CofE Primary School
Church Road, Quarndon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JA |
2.78 miles |
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Horsley Woodhouse Primary School
Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6AT |
2.87 miles |
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Street Lane Primary School
Street Lane, Denby, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NE |
2.95 miles |
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Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
Church Street, Denby Village, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8PH |
3.16 miles |
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Portway Infant School
Woodlands Road, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2HE |
3.39 miles |
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Portway Junior School
Robincroft Road, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2GL |
3.43 miles |
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Turnditch Church of England Primary School
Ashbourne Road, Turnditch, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2LH |
3.47 miles |
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Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
51 Brookside Road, Breadsall, Derbyshire, DE21 5LF |
3.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Holbrook School for Autism
Portway, Holbrook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0TE |
1.05 miles |
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The Ecclesbourne School
Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GS |
1.26 miles |
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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
John O'Gaunts Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0DA |
1.89 miles |
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John Flamsteed Community School
Derby Road, Denby, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NP |
2.39 miles |
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Allestree Woodlands School
Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2LW |
3.46 miles |
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Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD |
4.12 miles |
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Include - St Matthews
St Matthews House, Brick Row, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1DQ |
4.17 miles |
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St Andrew's Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4EW |
4.29 miles |
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Da Vinci Academy
St Andrew's View, Breadsall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET |
4.45 miles |
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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7RA |
4.57 miles |
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The Ripley Academy
Peasehill, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ |
4.65 miles |