Milldene Primary School
Colchester, CO5 0EF · Essex · primary school
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180th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 5.9/10 against 3,059 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| 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.
Milldene Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 maths? What specific activities are available for pupils to join after the school day ends? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Milldene Primary School
Overview
Milldene Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe and cared for. The report highlights a broad and interesting curriculum that fosters positive relationships, inclusivity, and a strong sense of community among students.
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy coming to school" and "get on well together," with adults actively checking how they are feeling.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and adapt teaching effectively, ensuring pupils achieve well in most subjects.
- Reading is highly prioritised; phonics is taught well, and staff provide regular support so pupils become "accurate, confident and fluent readers."
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum as their peers and have their needs met.
- The school’s approach to personal development is "well thought out," with pupils showing maturity in discussing different relationships, faiths, and cultures.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum does not sufficiently set out the key knowledge pupils need to know, preventing them from building up understanding over time.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is "suitably progressive and well designed across all subjects" so teachers clearly teach the key knowledge required for pupil success.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising pupils’ welfare, ensuring staff are appropriately trained, and providing necessary support when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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