Millbrook Primary School
Swindon, SN5 8NU · Swindon · primary school
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35th of 54 primary schools in Swindon we can score, 66 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 the 4,152 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Millbrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Balanceability, Gardening Club, Creative Kids, Activity Club, WIMS11 Football Club, and the Christmas Choir. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 373 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? How are places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Millbrook Primary School
Overview
Millbrook Primary School is described as a "welcoming place" where staff and pupils share "positive relationships," ensuring children feel "happy and safe." The school maintains high standards across all key judgement areas, with inspectors rating the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as Good.
Strengths
- Reading is "at the heart of this school," supported by an "effective phonics curriculum" and access to high-quality texts.
- The school has designed an "ambitious curriculum" that helps pupils build knowledge over time, with accurate support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils demonstrate kindness and respect through the school’s "purple promises," moving around the site in a "calm and orderly manner."
- Personal development is fostered through community engagement, such as visiting care homes and raising money for charities, helping pupils develop "a sense of responsibility."
- Staff receive valued training and operate within a "supportive culture," while parents appreciate regular communication like weekly blogs.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, planned activities "do not secure or deepen pupils’ learning well enough," preventing pupils from building knowledge effectively over time. The trust is directed to support teachers in developing activities that deepen understanding in all subjects.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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