Millfield First and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Monks Walk Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9DT |
| Reference Number | 117309 |
Millfield First and Nursery School has transitioned from an Outstanding rating 14 years ago to being assessed as Good in the latest inspection. This change reflects the school's adaptability and ambition to meet the needs of its pupils, who are consistently supported in their learning journey. The school has a positive atmosphere where values of respect, determination, and pride are evident, contributing to a good quality of education and a strong personal development ethos. However, there are areas requiring focus and improvement, particularly in curriculum consistency among subjects and communication with a minority of parents.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 318 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.97%
Girls: 44.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 2 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 3 | 32 | 22 | 54 |
| 4 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.9% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 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 | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display a good understanding of school values.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Engaging early years provision with a range of learning activities.
- Strong tracking of pupil progress in reading.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Encouragement of physical activity through extensive outdoor facilities.
- Commitment to improving attendance and punctuality.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, some pupils achieve less well.
- Minority of parents lack confidence in support for pupils with SEND.
- Communication with parents could be improved.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Norfolk Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AW |
0.34 miles |
|
Layston Church of England First School
The Causeway, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9EU |
0.45 miles |
|
Buntingford First School
London Road, Buntingford, SG9 9HZ |
0.74 miles |
|
Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
Great Hormead, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0NR |
2.34 miles |
|
Jenyns First School and Nursery
Uplands, Braughing, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 2QJ |
3.42 miles |
|
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Lane, Ardeley, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7AJ |
3.48 miles |
|
Anstey First School
Anstey, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0BY |
3.52 miles |
|
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
High Street, Puckeridge, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1RZ |
4.03 miles |
|
Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School
Sandon, Nr Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0QS |
4.1 miles |
|
Barkway VA Church of England First School
84 High Street, Barkway, Hertfordshire, SG8 8EF |
4.22 miles |
|
Ralph Sadleir School
Station Road, Puckeridge, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1TF |
4.28 miles |
|
Roger De Clare First CofE School
Station Road, Puckeridge, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1TF |
4.32 miles |
|
Furneux Pelham Church of England School
Furneux Pelham School, Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire, SG9 0LH |
4.49 miles |
|
Reed First School
Jacksons Lane, Reed, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8AB |
4.49 miles |
|
Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Little Munden Primary School, Church Lane, Dane End, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0NR |
4.82 miles |
|
Walkern Primary School
High Street, Walkern, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7NS |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Freman College
Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9BT |
0.57 miles |
|
St Edmund's College
Old Hall Green, Ware, SG11 1DS |
4.44 miles |