Heighington Millfield Primary Academy
About Heighington Millfield Primary Academy
Heighington Millfield Primary Academy’s Key Stage 2 results put it ahead of the local authority average for primary schools, with 66% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Lincolnshire average of 57%. That nine-percentage-point gap is a meaningful one, and it places the school in the top half of primaries nationally, around the 42nd percentile. Within North Kesteven, it ranks 21st out of 41 schools on this measure, which puts it just above the middle of the pack locally. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, confirmed in a June 2023 inspection, and one area — behaviour and attitudes — was judged Outstanding. That’s a notable strength, and it suggests a calm, orderly environment where children are ready to learn. The previous inspection, back in 2011, also rated the school Good overall, so the current rating represents consistent quality rather than a recent jump.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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