Millfields Primary School
Colchester, CO7 9RD · Essex · primary school
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355th 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 the 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 62% | 0.92 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Millfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading?
What Ofsted said about Millfields Primary School
Overview
Millfields Primary School is described as a "caring school" where pupils are "eager to share what they have been learning" and demonstrate a "positive attitude to learning." The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, noting that children feel "well cared for" and confident in raising concerns. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with effective leadership and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious" and "logically ordered," particularly in mathematics where knowledge builds progressively.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with staff trained to a "high standard" in phonics, ensuring pupils who struggle receive swift support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "work effectively alongside their peers" and can access the full curriculum through personalised learning.
- Behaviour is "calm and purposeful," with pupils demonstrating values such as "compassion, collaboration and resilience."
- Governors provide an "effective balance of support and challenge" and consider staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn is not always taught as planned," leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Checks on pupils’ understanding are "not consistent" in these subjects, meaning the school must ensure precise knowledge is taught effectively and gaps are addressed.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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