SchoolScoresMilford Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of YEOVIL AREA COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4PG
01935 474477 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 July 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 31 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Yeovil comparisons use the 11 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Yeovil | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Yeovil. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Yeovil figures pool parents at the Yeovil schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
96 pupils in this year group.
53% — 4 points below the Somerset average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.6% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 14th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 22 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 19 state primary schools in Yeovil. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Milford Infants' School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- St Gildas Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchfield Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- Reckleford Infant School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Huish Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oaklands Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Primrose Lane Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Preston CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Milford Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Milford Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 July 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 31 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Milford Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Milford Junior School?
85% of the 48 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Milford Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147420.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.