Mile Oak Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Graham Avenue Portslade Brighton East Sussex BN41 2WN |
| Phone | 01273077114 |
| Reference Number | 114430 |
Mile Oak Primary School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in this inspection, marking a notable improvement from its previous grade of requires improvement. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, and they appreciate the support provided by staff who have high expectations for their achievements. The leadership team has made significant strides in enhancing curriculum design and ensuring that both mental and physical health are prioritized, thereby supporting the holistic development of pupils. However, there are some areas needing further refinement, particularly in foundation subjects like art and history, where clarity in essential knowledge and skills is still being established.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 380 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.37%
Girls: 52.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 2 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 3 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 4 | 29 | 17 | 46 |
| 5 | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| 6 | 34 | 44 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.9% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership leading to rapid improvements across the school
- Well-designed curriculum in most subjects that builds knowledge sequentially
- Effective phonics teaching supporting pupils' reading abilities
- Pupils show pride in their school and engage in leadership opportunities
- Positive behaviour among pupils with effective management of any incidents
- Robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Strong emphasis on personal development and healthy lifestyles
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack clarity in essential knowledge and skills required for learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 1.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | 1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School
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0.93 miles |
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Holmbush Primary Academy
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Herons Dale School
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Brackenbury Primary School
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1.01 miles |
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Eastbrook Primary Academy
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1.07 miles |
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Benfield Primary School
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1.27 miles |
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Glebe Primary School
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1.31 miles |
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Hangleton Primary School
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West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
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Goldstone Primary School
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St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
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Hove Junior School
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West Hove Infant School
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Shoreham College
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