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Millom School
Salthouse Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AB, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.3 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
469
Capacity
775
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 55% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to university is relatively low at 27%, and none go to top-third universities, indicating potential areas for growth in post-secondary pathways. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, though parents may want to consider its university progression rates when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 27% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 15 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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54.21313, -3.26948 · LA18 5AB
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112388
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.millom.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Millom School rated by Ofsted?
Millom School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Millom School a good school?
Millom School scores 41.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Millom School in GCSEs?
Millom School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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