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Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
Belvedere Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5DG, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.6 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
873
Capacity
909
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in 2022, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 36% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. Approximately 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 17% may suggest limited opportunities for students pursuing a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 July 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. | 48.5 | Top 36% 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%. | 67% | Top 47% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.86614, -3.00088 · FY5 5DG
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119714
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.millfield.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Millfield Science & Performing Arts College rated by Ofsted?
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2022.
Is Millfield Science & Performing Arts College a good school?
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College scores 55.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 Millfield Science & Performing Arts College in GCSEs?
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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