Mill Hill Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6ED · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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11th of 64 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 71 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 1,055 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mill Hill Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Drayton Manor and Victoria Hall, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 473 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who did not reach the higher standard in 2024/25? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Mill Hill Primary Academy
Overview
Mill Hill Primary Academy is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report describes a school where pupils receive a ‘high-quality education’ and benefit from an ‘incredibly rich programme of personal development’. Leaders have created an environment where children ‘thrive in a harmonious and caring environment’, driven by high expectations and a strong sense of community pride.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘exemplary’, flowing seamlessly from early years to Year 6, with staff ensuring pupils ‘deepen their subject-specific understanding over time’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘swiftly identified’ and receive ‘accurate targeted support’, enabling them to progress alongside their peers.
- The school has ‘cultivated a love of reading’, resulting in pupils who are ‘confident and fluent readers’ through careful phonics instruction and wide reading opportunities.
- Personal development is ‘exemplary’, with pupils engaging in ‘extraordinary experiences’ such as international travel and local community projects, fostering high aspirations.
- Early years provision gives children an ‘exceptionally strong start’, with adults prioritising communication and language development in engaging activities.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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
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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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