SchoolScoresThe Milford Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE MILFORD ACADEMY
Dungannon Road, Clifton Estate, Nottingham, NG11 9BT
0115 915 2951 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 27 January 2026 , published 16 March 2026.
In short: 1 expected, 6 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Nottingham comparisons use the 5 of its 73 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 68 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 | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 9% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 89% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 8% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 10% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 84% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 13% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 78% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 16% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 86% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). 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. Nottingham figures pool parents at the Nottingham 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
71% — 10 points above the Nottingham average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 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 Nottingham. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 41 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 35 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 16 places for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 44th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.8% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 71st highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 39.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 44th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 37th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 36th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 24th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 37th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 61st highest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 12.5%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highbank Primary and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitegate Primary and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Glapton Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dovecote Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- James Peacock Infant and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Peter's CofE Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 strong, 1 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trent Vale Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Beeston Rylands Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heymann Primary and Nursery School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Milford Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Milford Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 27 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 expected, 6 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did The Milford Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Milford Academy?
77% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend The Milford Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Milford Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put The Milford Academy as their first choice for 41 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 35 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 138741.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.