Milton Church of England Primary School
Cambridge, CB24 6DL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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45th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.1/10 against 4,248 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Milton Church of England Primary 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%. A further 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.1 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 270 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the middle years? How does the school communicate progress to parents between formal report times?
What Ofsted said about Milton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Milton Church of England Primary School has successfully addressed concerns from its previous inspection, resulting in a judgement of ‘Good’ across all categories. The report highlights an ‘ambitious’ curriculum and a positive school culture where pupils feel safe and engaged. While significant progress has been made, the report identifies specific areas regarding teaching precision and parental communication that require further development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘carefully designed’ with a strong priority on reading, enabling pupils to ‘articulate and remember knowledge well’ and make links across topics.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, showing ‘Milton Manners’ and feeling safe, with staff effectively supporting those with complex needs to regulate emotions.
- Early years provision is a strength, with children making a ‘positive start’ through ‘meaningful and engaging’ activities that prepare them for Year 1.
- Staff are ‘knowledgeable’ and make successful adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), acting on advice from external agencies.
- Personal development is effective, fostering a ‘mature appreciation of equality and diversity’ and preparing pupils for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- Staff must check pupils’ understanding within lessons more effectively and timely to address ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge’ that currently limit depth of understanding.
- Leaders need to support staff in setting more precise learning targets for a few pupils with SEND, ensuring goals are ‘broken down into small enough steps’ and reviewed frequently.
- Leaders must strengthen communication systems with parents to ensure they are ‘fully informed’ about their children’s achievements and to build an effective working partnership.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 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.
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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