Mill Mead Primary Academy
About Mill Mead Primary Academy
Mill Mead Primary Academy is a state-funded mixed primary school in East Hertfordshire, within the Hertfordshire local authority. It sits among a competitive field of 401 primary schools in the county, with top-performing peers including Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Harvey Road Primary School, both of which achieve the highest possible ranking score of 100, and The Russell School, which scores 97. Mill Mead itself does not appear among these top-ranked peers, but its location in a strong local authority means families considering it will be weighing options against some of the highest-performing primaries in the region. The school is led by headteacher Rachael Walsh and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. It has a capacity of 240 pupils and is non-religious in character, with no boarding or sixth form. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Abel Smith School, just 0.9 kilometres away, which may be a relevant comparison for parents prioritising inspection grades.
Key Details
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: millmead.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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