Milford Junior School
Yeovil, BA21 4PG · Somerset · primary school
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99th of 156 primary schools in Somerset we can score, 219 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 2,363 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Milford Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Homework Club, Poetry and Creative Writing, Cricket Club, and Arts and Crafts Club. Sports include Rounders, Athletics, and Cricket. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 343 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the after-school club offer? How does the curriculum build on the Good inspection findings from 2024?
What Ofsted said about Milford Junior School
Overview
Milford Junior School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm, welcoming community" where pupils are "cared for well." Leaders have successfully maintained high standards despite significant upheaval from site closures, ensuring pupils remain "eager and ready to learn" within an "ambitious and carefully sequenced curriculum."
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "strong pastoral care" and positive relationships, knowing there is "always someone to help them if they are worried."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and carefully sequenced," enhanced by "memorable experiences" such as visits to heritage sites and residential trips.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and support pupils to "use subject-specific vocabulary confidently."
- The school maintains an "inclusive culture," accurately identifying needs and adapting teaching to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning," behave well, and take responsibilities seriously, such as serving as peer mentors.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the use of assessment is "not fully developed," meaning gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not identified and rectified.
- Some pupils’ attendance remains low, causing them to miss crucial curriculum content; the school must improve attendance and support those who have fallen behind.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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