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Milford Primary School

Milford Primary School

Amber Valley, DE56 0QHPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

74%

Capacity

78

Pupils

2.3x

Demand

About Milford Primary School

Milford Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 78 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Milford Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Roberts, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10711th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 43 in Amber Valley.

Milford Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 15 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.

Milford Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 82% recommending the school (34 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Milford Primary School include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Eco Club, Chess and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, Milford Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChevin Road, Belper, Amber Valley, DE56 0QH
HeadteacherEmma Roberts
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils78
Free School Meals (FSM)14.1%
School Capacity78 / 105 (74% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Dec 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (17 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)

10711th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 78%

1021st of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 75%

34th of 43

In Amber Valley

Top 79%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

50%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:93%
Higher:29%
Writing
Expected:57%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:71%
Higher:7%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +7%

'22/23

43%

'23/24

50%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

34 responses

Would Recommend This School

82%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
9%
Concerns dealt with
35%
Strengths95%+ agree
Clubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomArt StudiosLibraryICT SuiteDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

DanceAthleticsRoundersCross CountryFootballNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingEco ClubChessScience ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

15

Applications

34

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

15 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Milford Primary School

Milford Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01332841316www.milfordprimaryschool.co.uk

Chevin Road, Belper

Amber Valley, DE56 0QH

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Chevin Road, Belper

Amber Valley, DE56 0QH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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