Millfields Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. The headteacher leads exceptionally well, and has created a very positive culture shared by all who have a stake in the school.

As a result teaching and achievement have improved since the last inspection. Adults have excellent relationships with pupils, who talk very positively about how much they enjoy school. Staff and parents are proud to be part of the school.

The school ensures pupils' safety very well, and promotes outstanding behaviour and attitudes to learning. Pupils have made exceptional progress for the last three years, leaving Year 6 with very high standards in reading, writing and mathematics. Parents are very posi...tive about how the school supports and extends their children's learning.

They have a clear understanding of the high expectations for all aspects of school life, including attendance, which is well above average. Leaders have improved teaching by rigorously checking the quality and making very effective use of well-chosen training. Teachers ensure lessons challenge pupils, especially those who are most able.

The result is some exceptionally high quality work in a range of different subjects. One member of the support staff described teachers as 'inspirational'. Pupils generally find the new system for marking and feedback helpful in improving their work in English and mathematics, but not all teachers are using it effectively, especially in other subjects.

The governors are extremely knowledgeable, and use their skills to excellent effect in supporting and challenging leaders to maintain high standards. The Reception class provides children with an exceptional start. High-quality teaching and a sharp focus on social and emotional development prepare them very well for their future schooling.

The school is playing an important role in supporting and working with another local school. Staff have excellent opportunities to improve their skills by working closely together and observing each other's lessons.

Information about this school

Millfields Primary School is smaller than the average-sized primary school.

Most pupils are White British. There are very few pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds or who speak English as an additional language. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is below average, at around 11%.

A below-average proportion of pupils, around 10%, are disadvantaged and supported by the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6. The headteacher is also headteacher of Alresford Primary School in a nearby village.

The two schools work together collaboratively but retain their own governing bodies. Children attend the Reception class on a full-time basis. The school runs a breakfast club for pupils whose parents are working.