SchoolScoresMillfields Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Bowes Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9RD
01206 823044 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
102 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Colchester comparisons use the 37 of its 73 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 36 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 | Colchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 26th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied 19th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 78 parents who had raised a concern 24th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND Joint 9th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 20% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 68% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 23rd highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Colchester. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 47%). 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. Colchester figures pool parents at the Colchester 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.
47% — 16 points below the Essex average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 50% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 Essex. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 83 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 68th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 60th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 72nd highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 39th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 3rd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 44th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 91% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.9 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 71 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 81% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.6% | 13.5%* | 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
- Broomgrove Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Broomgrove Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Lawrence CofE Primary School, Rowhedge 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alresford Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fingringhoe CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmstead Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Heath Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kendall CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Unity Primary Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Tree Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Millfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Millfields Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Millfields Primary School?
90% of the 102 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Millfields Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Millfields Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Millfields Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 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 115261.
- 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.