Millbrook Combined School
High Wycombe, HP12 4BA · Buckinghamshire · primary school
Check the area around this school
142nd of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 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 — 0.7/10 against 2,391 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Millbrook Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% 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 (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Millbrook Activity Club and School Council, take swimming lessons, and participate in arts, crafts, dance, and music. The school offers local trips, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 628 pupils against a stated capacity of 696. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Millbrook Combined School
Overview
Millbrook Combined School is a vibrant community where pupils feel safe, respected, and well cared for. While personal development and wellbeing are strong, the report identifies that recent leadership changes have led to inconsistencies in teaching, resulting in gaps in pupil achievement and attendance that require focused improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils have an "age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships" and are "accepting of differences between themselves and others."
- Staff foster "respectful relationships" with pupils, creating a culture that "does not tolerate any discrimination and bullying."
- Pupils benefit from "varied opportunities to explore and learn beyond the classroom," including visits to museums and residential trips.
- Leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility," ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
- Staff take time to support pupils' pastoral needs, helping to resolve anxieties and build a strong "sense of belonging."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff accurately check pupils' understanding to address "gaps in their knowledge and misconceptions," particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- The school needs to adapt learning effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as current support is not yet fully embedded.
- Leaders should further develop strategies to ensure pupils "attend school far more regularly," as attendance for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND remains below national averages.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," with leaders fulfilling responsibilities and establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of HP12 4BA, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT