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Millgate School
18a Scott Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6DW, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.0 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
124
Capacity
125
Ages
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates strong overall performance and a commitment to quality education. However, GCSE results indicate that only 12% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a concern for parents focusing on academic outcomes. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 71% recommending the school, suggesting a supportive community environment despite the challenges reflected in academic performance metrics.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 13.0 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 12% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 6% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
95%
School keeps me informed
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child makes good progress
76%
My child is happy
71%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School supports development
71%
School has high expectations
71%
My child feels safe
67%
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
School responds to concerns
57%
Behaviour is good
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.10.5%
Mixed Other4.0%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Location
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52.61026, -1.12745 · LE2 6DW
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN148165
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.millgateschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Millgate School rated by Ofsted?
Millgate School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2019.
Is Millgate School a good school?
Millgate School scores 58.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Millgate School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Millgate School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Millgate School in GCSEs?
Millgate School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 13.0. 12% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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