Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Willington Avenue Eastham Wirral Merseyside CH62 9EB |
| Phone | 01513271722 |
| Reference Number | 136056 |
Millfields Church of England Primary School is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' overall, reflecting some challenges particularly in the quality of education and leadership. While pupils enjoy a supportive environment with good behavior and personal development, the delivery of the curriculum needs significant enhancement. The school has recently addressed its early years provision, showing improvement in engagement and outcomes for younger students. However, weaknesses remain in how lessons are taught, particularly for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and some groups struggle with regular attendance, affecting their learning opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 98 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.1%
Girls: 44.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 17.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 3 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| 5 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 6 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel cared for and enjoy their time at school.
- Strong early years provision preparing children well for Year 1.
- Effective teaching approach for reading, especially in early years.
- Pupils demonstrate a commitment to charity and social responsibility.
- Positive behavior management approach helps students feel safe.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum affecting pupil achievement.
- Some staff have low expectations of what pupils can achieve.
- Insufficient identification of progress steps for pupils with SEND.
- High absence rates for certain pupil groups impacting their learning.
- Governors lack effective evaluation of school actions.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 105 | ||
| 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 | -0.7 | ||
| Writing | -2.7 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Heygarth Primary School
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