SchoolScoresMill Mead Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale, Hertford, SG14 3AA
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 April 2014. 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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
158 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hertford comparisons use the 12 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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 | Hertford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 59 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 2% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 22% | 38% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 125 parents who had raised a concern Joint 11th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 70% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 49 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 9% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 67%). 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. Hertford figures pool parents at the Hertford 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
32 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 117297), before it changed to its current form.
84% — 20 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 84% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 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 Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 36 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 131 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.0% | 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
- Duncombe School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abel Smith School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bengeo Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollybush Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morgans Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hertford Prep 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024
- Wheatcroft Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mill Mead Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mill Mead Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 April 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Mill Mead Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mill Mead Primary Academy?
58% of the 158 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mill Mead Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mill Mead Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 36 families put Mill Mead Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150620.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.