On Track Education Mildenhall
On Track Education Mildenhall is an independent special school in West Suffolk for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 56 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for On Track Education Mildenhall is Expected standard, from an inspection in June 2026.
Ofsted inspection: June 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 82e & F Fred Dannatt Road Mildenhall Suffolk IP28 7RD |
| Phone | 01638715555 |
| Reference Number | 127003 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 56 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 89.29%
Girls: 10.71% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
On Track Education Mildenhall is an independent special school for pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs and autism. All pupils have an education, health and care plan, and many have missed significant periods of education before arriving. The school is part of On Track Education Services Ltd and operates across two sites. Inspectors found that safeguarding standards are met, and the school performs well overall: inclusion and personal development and wellbeing are graded strong standard, while achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, and leadership and governance are all expected standard.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 18 Oct 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Mar 2023 | Standard inspection |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Standard inspection |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Standard inspection |
| 19 Mar 2012 | Standard inspection |
| 05 Feb 2009 | Light touch inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders identify pupils’ individual needs with care and precision.
- Support plans are expertly constructed and well aligned to pupils’ needs.
- Staff are expertly trained to understand pupils' needs and build trusting relationships.
- Personal development curriculum is coherent, well-sequenced and prepares pupils extremely well for life in modern Britain.
- Preparation for adulthood is a notable strength, with early transition planning and positive post-16 outcomes.
- Wellbeing work is excellent, with individual plans improving engagement, conduct and social interactions.
- Pupils generally progress well and achieve well from low starting points.
- Phonics interventions are well resourced and support pupils to learn to read well.
- Attendance work is effective, with bespoke support reducing barriers for many pupils.
- Behaviour across both sites is calm, orderly and purposeful.
- Suspensions have reduced and are used proportionately.
- Curriculum is coherent and ambitious, personalised to pupils’ complex needs.
- Assessment is used thoughtfully to identify pupils’ knowledge gaps.
- Leaders have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for refinement.
- Staff feel valued and involved, and their workload is well considered.
- The proprietor provides appropriate support and challenge, with robust oversight systems.
- Pupils feel safe and thrive, and bullying is rare.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of broader experiences, including music, drumming, fishing, golf, photography and equine therapy.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils continue to have gaps in spelling and grammar, and literacy consistency needs strengthening.
- Leaders should further strengthen the consistency with which staff address pupils’ basic knowledge, especially in literacy.
- Leaders need to refine the precision of their monitoring and analysis to inform decision-making and accelerate improvement.
- Attendance of the most absent pupils requires deeper analysis to ensure continued improvement.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 20 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 12 | 8 |
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at On Track Education Mildenhall were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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| Name | Distance |
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What is On Track Education Mildenhall's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for On Track Education Mildenhall is Expected standard, from an inspection in June 2026.
When was On Track Education Mildenhall last inspected by Ofsted?
On Track Education Mildenhall was last inspected in June 2026.
How many pupils does On Track Education Mildenhall have?
On Track Education Mildenhall has 56 pupils on roll.
What age range does On Track Education Mildenhall cover?
On Track Education Mildenhall for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is On Track Education Mildenhall?
On Track Education Mildenhall is at 82e & F Fred Dannatt Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7RD.