Millbrook Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Grove Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 7LB |
| Phone | 01235764822 |
| Reference Number | 141364 |
Millbrook Primary School has demonstrated significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a requires improvement rating to good overall. The school fosters a nurturing environment characterized by strong relationships and high expectations among pupils. With notable strengths in behavior and personal development, students feel valued and supported, contributing positively to the school community. Strong leadership and a commitment to high standards are evident, particularly in reading and the curriculum's ambition. Parents express satisfaction, viewing the school as a supportive family atmosphere that prioritizes children's well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 486 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.21%
Girls: 49.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 24 | 57 |
| 2 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 3 | 36 | 27 | 63 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| 6 | 35 | 26 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.5% |
| African | 5.1% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit exemplary behavior and demonstrate strong learning attitudes.
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for improvement.
- High-quality reading programs and access to diverse literature.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum facilitating knowledge retention.
Areas for Improvement
- Subject knowledge in a few foundation subjects is not as strong, impacting pupil learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.9 | ||
| Maths | -2.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 42 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Grove Church of England School
North Drive, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7PW |
0.3 miles |
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Wantage Primary Academy
Rutherford Road, Wantage Primary Academy, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7GQ |
1.24 miles |
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Stockham Primary School
Stockham Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9HL |
1.31 miles |
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Charlton Primary School
Charlton Village Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7HG |
1.33 miles |
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Huckleberry Therapeutic School
Manor Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8NE |
1.46 miles |
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St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
The Causeway, East Hanney, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 0JN |
1.77 miles |
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Wantage Church of England Primary School
Newbury Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8DJ |
1.78 miles |
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St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Sarajac Avenue, East Challow, Vale Academy Trust, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9RY |
2.01 miles |
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The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School
West Street, Childrey, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9UL |
3.14 miles |
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The Hendreds Church of England School
Ford Lane, East Hendred, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8JX |
3.64 miles |
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Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School
High Street, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8LH |
3.94 miles |
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St Amand's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Road, East Hendred, St Amand's Catholic Primary School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8LF |
3.94 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon Village
The Causeway, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6SQ |
4.27 miles |
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John Blandy Primary School
Laurel Drive, Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5DJ |
4.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Johns CofE Academy
Stanley Hall Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 0GR |
0.44 miles |
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Fitzwaryn School
Denchworth Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9ET |
1.06 miles |
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King Alfred's
Portway, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BY |
1.65 miles |