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Milldown CofE Academy
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Milldown CofE Academy
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- Blandford Forum DT11 7SN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority; emphasis on phonics starts in early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-planned, broad curriculum with detailed key knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need stronger implementation to build knowledge over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff focus on reading; daily sessions help with comprehension.
Support for Falling Behind: Close monitoring and extra support for those not keeping up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, value rules, and incidents of bullying are rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders support staff to adapt learning; SEND pupils get needed help.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Calm environment; bullying incidents are rare and quickly resolved.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils know adults will listen.
Parent Feedback: Most parents would recommend the school to others.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety including sports, music, and forest school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have high expectations and secure routines.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality books enrich curriculum and improve vocabulary.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment to identify gaps and revisit prior learning.
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About Us
Milldown CofE Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 203 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to our website. I feel especially fortunate to work in a school with so many wonderful students, helpful teachers and governors, and kind parents. Many people have said that Milldown Academy is a wonderful location where they feel at "home." Our mission statement at Milldown, "Inspire, Believe, Achieve," guides everything we do to build a thriving Church of England primary school. Parents, teachers, and kids all feel "motivated" and have high hopes for what they may accomplish. We foster an environment that allows kids and adults to learn and grow by recognising that every child is individually created in God's image. Our exciting, diverse, spiritually nourishing, and timely curriculum promotes independent learning abilities that will better equip the kids for life in the twenty-first century. Our students actively participate in their education, "think" they can improve both their own lives and that of others, and have high aspirations. We aspire to "achieve" success within a Christian context as a Church of England school by offering a diverse, rich, and engaging curriculum. In addition to learning about and understanding Christianity, the kids also become aware of and appreciate other religions. Our website has been created to offer you a taste of who we are, so I hope you find everything you need there. We are a welcoming institution with an open door policy, as I've already indicated. We welcome everyone who is unfamiliar with Milldown to visit and observe us in action. "Actions speak louder than words," as the adage goes.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.3 | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 49.73% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.08% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 58.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.32% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Milldown CofE Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1