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Millfields Primary School
Bowes Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9RD, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.8 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
215
Capacity
218
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 86% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in these subjects is relatively low at 6%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (102 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.5%
White Other7.4%
Mixed Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Asian Chinese2.3%
White Irish1.9%
Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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51.85975, 0.97050 · CO7 9RD
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115261
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.millfields.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Millfields Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Millfields Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Millfields Primary School a good school?
Millfields Primary School scores 33.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Millfields Primary School?
Based on 102 Ofsted Parent View responses, Millfields Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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