Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Belvedere Road Thornton-Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5DG |
| Phone | 01253865929 |
| Reference Number | 119714 |
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College is performing well overall, rated as good in all inspection categories. The school provides a safe and happy environment where pupils feel valued and included, demonstrating strong behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning. With a clear vision set by leaders, the school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares students effectively for further education and employment opportunities, particularly through a rich careers program. This is notable as it is the first inspection the school has received since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 873 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.92%
Girls: 47.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 92 | 93 | 185 |
| 8 | 96 | 82 | 178 |
| 9 | 93 | 79 | 172 |
| 10 | 101 | 73 | 174 |
| 11 | 80 | 84 | 164 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 17 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of happiness and safety at school.
- Strong behaviour and attitudes towards learning among pupils.
- Leaders set clear and aspirational expectations for pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, allowing them to achieve well.
- Rich careers curriculum with various opportunities and professional advice.
Areas for Improvement
- In a minority of subjects, some staff advance lessons before pupils are fully ready, affecting progress.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 180 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 196 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 105 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| > Other Education | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Station Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5HY |
0.28 miles |
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Stanah Primary School
Lambs Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5JR |
0.54 miles |
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Carleton Green Community Primary School
Arundel Drive, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7TF |
0.63 miles |
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Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Bispham Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7PE |
0.91 miles |
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Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Marsh Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2TY |
1.07 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Heys Street, Thornton, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HL |
1.09 miles |
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Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School
Fouldrey Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HE |
1.13 miles |
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Kincraig Primary School
Kincraig Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HN |
1.14 miles |
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Thornton Primary School
Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4JP |
1.16 miles |
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Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Eastpines Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3RX |
1.19 miles |
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Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School
Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7SR |
1.53 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St George's Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3JW |
1.58 miles |
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Norbreck Primary Academy
Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1PD |
1.73 miles |
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St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Devonshire Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0AJ |
1.78 miles |
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Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School
Carr Head Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8JB |
1.79 miles |
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Moor Park Primary School
Moor Park Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0LY |
1.83 miles |
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Westcliff Primary Academy
Crawford Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9BY |
1.85 miles |
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Northfold Community Primary School
Ringway, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2NL |
1.89 miles |
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Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Bispham Road, Bispham, Bispham Rd, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HH |
1.97 miles |
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Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Manor Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1EU |
2.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Great Arley School
Holly Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HH |
1.04 miles |
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Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Holly Road, Red Marsh School, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 4HH |
1.07 miles |
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Blackpool and the Fylde College
Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HB |
1.14 miles |
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Brookfield School
Fouldrey Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HE |
1.18 miles |
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Hodgson Academy
Moorland Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7EU |
1.5 miles |
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Montgomery Academy
All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0AZ |
1.67 miles |
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The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LR |
1.91 miles |
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Norman House Independent School
Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7PP |
1.99 miles |
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Baines School
Highcross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8BE |
2.07 miles |
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Highfurlong School
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS |
2.1 miles |
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Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS |
2.1 miles |
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Lancashire Alternative Provision
30 Mowbray Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7UN |
2.27 miles |
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Unity Academy Blackpool
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0TS |
2.62 miles |
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Rossall School
Broadway, Fleetwood, FY7 8JW |
2.75 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Academy
St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7EQ |
2.84 miles |
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Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8AY |
2.97 miles |
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Fleetwood High School
Broadway, Fleetwood High School, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8HE |
3.45 miles |
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Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Cartgate, Preesall, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 0NP |
3.77 miles |
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Woodlands School
Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF |
3.93 miles |
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Park Community Academy
158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF |
3.96 miles |