Millfield Primary School
Ely, CB6 1HW · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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113rd of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 3,780 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Millfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 416 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
With the higher standard attainment at 0.0%, what specific strategies are used to support pupils aiming for that level? How does the school manage the transition for children moving between the breakfast and after-school clubs? What does the daily timetable look like for a child attending both wraparound provisions?
What Ofsted said about Millfield Primary School
Overview
Millfield Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils describe the environment as being "like a family." The report highlights an "ambitious and exciting curriculum" that builds strong foundations from the early years, supported by a positive culture where pupils are "polite and courteous."
Strengths
- Pupils "love their school" and demonstrate kindness, respect, and resilience in overcoming challenges.
- The curriculum is "well sequenced," ensuring knowledge builds over time and pupils progress well from different starting points.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive necessary support and participate fully in school life through appropriate adaptations.
- Reading is a clear priority, with effective support for those falling behind and a strong emphasis on "reading for pleasure."
- Leaders use frequent checks to identify development areas, leading to tangible improvements, such as in writing outcomes.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should agree on methods to check how the curriculum is delivered in all subjects, as teaching is "sometimes inconsistent" and some pupils "do not learn as much as they could."
- Continued training is needed for teachers to effectively deliver the new curriculum in subjects where they are "still getting to grips" with the approaches.
Safeguarding
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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