The Milford Academy
Nottingham, NG11 9BT · Nottingham · primary school
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55th of 73 primary schools in Nottingham we can score, 74 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 — 6.5/10 against 2,080 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Milford Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Pupils participate in a Year 4 residential, visits to the Sealife Centre and Twycross, the Rocksteady Concert, Teddy Bear's Picnic, a Year 6 show, a leaver's disco, and the Milestones Summer Party.
Getting in
The published school roll is 430 pupils against a stated capacity of 488. 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Year 4 residential trip? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from EYFS to Key Stage 1?
What Ofsted said about The Milford Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, valued, and enthusiastic about their learning, with a "positive culture" and strong pastoral support. However, inconsistent teaching, low attendance, and gaps in basic skills mean that many pupils are not as well prepared for their next steps as they should be.
Strengths
- Pupils speak with "genuine enthusiasm" about lessons, describing them as "fun, exciting" and feeling proud of their achievements.
- The school promotes personal development well, with pupils showing respect for different cultures and understanding how to keep themselves safe, including online.
- Staff create a "warm, respectful atmosphere" where pupils feel listened to, trusted, and included in all aspects of school life.
- Pastoral support is "responsive and well targeted," helping disadvantaged pupils feel settled and ready to learn.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers use assessment accurately to identify and tackle gaps in pupils’ knowledge, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Governors should hold leaders to account with greater precision to ensure improvement actions have the greatest impact on pupils.
- Leaders need to strengthen staff expertise to design a curriculum that responds effectively to complex special educational needs and disabilities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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