Mill View Primary School
Chester, CH2 1HB · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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2nd of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,194 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mill View Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs such as Choir, Sketchbook social, Drawing, Small World, Colour Therapy, Story makers, Craft & Baking, and Lego. Sports include Football, Netball, Running, Gardening, Rockstars, Construction, Film, and Cricket. Arts and music options feature House of Dance and Digital Wizards. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 aiming for the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Mill View Primary School
Overview
Mill View Primary School is judged to be outstanding across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils are “very proud” to attend and benefit from “very positive relationships” with staff, resulting in a “calm and purposeful environment.”
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary” behaviour and maintain “high levels of attendance,” contributing to a positive school culture.
- The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” that is carefully designed to make learning “meaningful” and excite pupils.
- Reading is central to provision; staff deliver phonics “very well,” helping pupils become “confident, fluent readers who have a love of literature.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and receive “expert support” to access the curriculum alongside classmates.
- There are “exceptional opportunities for pupils’ personal development,” including leadership roles, outdoor learning in the forest and garden, and real-life application of skills.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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