The Mill Primary Academy
Crawley, RH11 0EL · West Sussex · primary school
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91st of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 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 — 7.6/10 against 2,770 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Mill Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 531 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities? What specific support is offered to pupils who have not reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about The Mill Primary Academy
Overview
The report describes The Mill Primary Academy as a "friendly and caring school" where pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and achieve well in core subjects. While safeguarding standards are met and pastoral care is effective, the inspection identifies significant inconsistencies in teaching quality, particularly regarding support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils achieve high attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics, with disadvantaged pupils performing well above national averages.
- Staff provide "very good pastoral support," resulting in high attendance and pupils arriving "calm, happy and ready to learn."
- The school fosters a "warm and welcoming community" where pupils behave politely, bullying is rare, and relationships are supportive.
- Early years provision is "welcoming, happy and effective," with staff creating a language-rich environment that supports development.
- Leaders use pupil premium funding appropriately to support disadvantaged pupils and enhance their wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen oversight to ensure accurate evaluation of weaknesses, particularly regarding inclusion and SEND provision, which is currently inconsistent.
- Teachers need to design and adapt lesson tasks more effectively to help all pupils, including those with SEND, access learning opportunities alongside their peers.
- Staff should consistently identify and address pupils’ misconceptions and errors in spelling, grammar, and handwriting to prevent repeated mistakes.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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