Millfields Community School
London, E5 0SH · Hackney · primary school
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38th of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. 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 — 7.8/10 against 2,624 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Millfields Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in tennis, sports days, the KS2 Choir, and various music festivals. Trips include a London Day, a Year 3 Bright Sparks trip, and the London Schools Literacy Festival. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 634 pupils against a stated capacity of 680. 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 KS2 Choir prepare for the Hackney Singing Festival? What does the Year 3 Bright Sparks trip involve?
What Ofsted said about Millfields Community School
Overview
Millfields Community School continues to be a good school, maintaining high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The report highlights a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and thrive, supported by a well-thought-through curriculum and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that is "well thought through," ensuring pupils learn and remember key knowledge, skills, and vocabulary over time.
- Reading is treated as a "top priority," with daily sessions and additional support ensuring pupils maintain fluency.
- Staff are described as "subject experts" who check understanding effectively, resulting in pupils’ work being "typically of a high standard."
- The school fosters strong pupil leadership through a well-established school council and offers extensive extra-curricular provision, including popular music clubs and outdoor activities.
- Governors use their expertise to hold the school to account, while leaders reduce administrative tasks so teachers can focus on supporting learning.
Areas to improve
- Teaching and resources for some pupils with SEND in mainstream classes are "not adapted as effectively" as they could be, meaning these pupils are not always routinely well supported to build curriculum knowledge.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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.
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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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