Millbrook Infant School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Churchill Way Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 5BZ |
| Reference Number | 122108 |
Millbrook Infant School has been evaluated as 'Good' in its first inspection since being last rated 'Outstanding' 15 years ago. The school, which has been exempt from routine inspections for a significant period, demonstrates a nurturing environment where pupils are proud to attend and feel safe. The quality of education is commendable, with well-planned curriculum sequences across most subjects leading to impressive recall and understanding among pupils. However, certain subjects and the early years curriculum need refinement to clarify expectations regarding what students should know at each educational stage.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 237 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.74%
Girls: 47.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 41 | 84 |
| 2 | 47 | 42 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.9% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| Asian, Other | 7.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Teachers have high expectations and provide effective support to students.
- Pupils are welcoming, inclusive, and understand the school's values.
- The curriculum is well planned and sequenced in the majority of subjects.
- Phonics instruction is consistently delivered and well received by students.
- Relationships education and health education curriculums are well developed.
Areas for Improvement
- A few subjects do not clearly define key knowledge for pupils.
- Early years curriculum lacks precision on expected learning outcomes.
- Targets set for pupils with SEND are not always clear or measurable.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Millbrook Junior School
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5DP |
0.04 miles |
|
Kingsley Special Academy
Churchill Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5DP |
0.11 miles |
|
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Eastleigh Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6PT |
0.54 miles |
|
Compass Primary Academy
Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7EA |
0.61 miles |
|
Barton Seagrave Primary School
Belvoir Drive, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6QY |
0.83 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fuller Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0JH |
0.97 miles |
|
Grange Primary Academy
Jean Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0PL |
0.98 miles |
|
Hayfield Cross CofE School
Hayfield Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5FJ |
1.01 miles |
|
Ronald Tree Nursery School
Laburnum Crescent, Kettering, NN16 9PH |
1.12 miles |
|
Hawthorn Community Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HT |
1.13 miles |
|
Greenfields Primary School and Nursery
Highfield Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6HY |
1.24 miles |
|
St Peter's School
|
1.27 miles |
|
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Wood Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9SE |
1.44 miles |
|
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Park Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9RU |
1.44 miles |
|
Youth Works Community College
Keystone, 97 Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9HX |
1.55 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Grafton Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9DF |
1.69 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary Northampton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7JZ |
1.71 miles |
|
Hall Meadow Primary School
Packer Road, Lake Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7RP |
1.88 miles |
|
Brambleside Primary School
Cleveland Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NZ |
2.01 miles |
|
Meadowside Primary School
Park Road, Burton Latimer, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5QY |
2.13 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Isebrook School
Eastleigh Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6PT |
0.5 miles |
|
Kettering Science Academy
Deeble Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA |
0.62 miles |
|
The Latimer Arts College
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6SW |
0.79 miles |
|
Southfield School for Girls
Lewis Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6HE |
0.92 miles |
|
Bishop Stopford School
Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6BJ |
1.32 miles |
|
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS |
1.45 miles |
|
Wren Spinney School
Westover Road, Off Westhill Drive, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7LB |
2 miles |
|
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School
Stone Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF |
3.36 miles |