Millhouse Primary School
Basildon, SS15 5QF · Essex · primary school
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280th 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 — 4.8/10 against 2,131 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Millhouse Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 611 pupils against a stated capacity of 656. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Millhouse Primary School
Overview
Millhouse Primary School is described as a place where pupils are proud and benefit from "kind and nurturing relationships" with staff. The report highlights a "well sequenced" curriculum with a strong emphasis on reading and vocabulary, resulting in calm behaviour and positive attitudes. However, the inspection notes that some pupils are not as well prepared for the next stage of education as they could be, citing below-national standards in 2024 outcomes and issues with teaching adaptation.
Strengths
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with staff effectively trained in early reading and providing targeted support for those who find it difficult.
- The curriculum is "well sequenced," breaking down key knowledge into logical steps that build from the early years to Year 6.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning" and sustain concentration well, with behaviour described as "calm" due to well-established routines.
- Strong pastoral support exists, with pupils valuing leadership opportunities such as being "school councillors and mental health ambassadors."
- Governors have an "accurate understanding of the school" and processes to check that actions to raise standards are effective.
Areas to improve
- Learning activities and teaching methods are not always adapted effectively enough for some pupils, including those with SEND, meaning they do not achieve as well as they could.
- In some subjects, teachers’ checks of what pupils know and remember are not effective, leading to unaddressed misconceptions and insecure understanding of important subject knowledge.
- The number of pupils who are persistently absent remains "too high," despite the school implementing appropriate strategies to support attendance.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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