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Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.7 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
937
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.3, the school is performing in the top 92% nationally, though only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong at 78%, indicating a positive community sentiment, but the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing attention. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score of 5.7 indicates that it is better than only 6% of schools, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 36.3 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 51% | Top 35% 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%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
Parent View (287 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
My child is happy
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
82%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School supports development
74%
Behaviour is good
73%
School keeps me informed
72%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
White Other6.7%
Black African4.9%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.80069, -1.06061 · PO3 6RB
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN140605
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.miltoncross-tkat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Miltoncross Academy rated by Ofsted?
Miltoncross Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Miltoncross Academy a good school?
Miltoncross Academy scores 5.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Miltoncross Academy?
Based on 287 Ofsted Parent View responses, Miltoncross Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Miltoncross Academy in GCSEs?
Miltoncross Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.3. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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