Millbrook Junior School

About Millbrook Junior School

Ofsted’s most recent ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed that Millbrook Junior School remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2012. For parents weighing up their options, the school’s popularity is a useful signal: with 371 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, it is not oversubscribed, meaning places are generally available for local families. That said, the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage in the available data, so it is hard to gauge word-of-mouth satisfaction directly. What is clear is that the school serves a relatively mixed intake — 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is close to the national average for primary schools. The headteacher, Danielle Warren, leads a school that offers a broad set of facilities including a gymnasium, sports hall, sensory room, and ICT suite, alongside clubs such as film, gardening, coding, and eco club. For families in North Northamptonshire looking for a stable, Good-rated junior school with room to spare, Millbrook is a straightforward, no-fuss option.

Academically, Millbrook Junior School’s KS2 results for 2023/24 paint a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined was 53%, which is below the local authority average of 61%. In the North Northamptonshire rankings, this places the school 67th out of 90 primary schools, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. Breaking it down by subject, reading fared best: 76% of pupils met the expected standard, and 24% achieved a higher score. Writing and maths were weaker, with 67% and 64% reaching the expected standard respectively. Only 3% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects. Average scaled scores were 104 in reading and 103 in maths, both slightly above the national benchmark of 100. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. Nationally, Millbrook sits in the bottom 30% of schools by this combined measure.

Beyond the classroom, Millbrook Junior School offers a solid range of facilities and provisions. The sensory room and specific SEND support for dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health suggest the school is equipped to support a range of additional needs. Sports include tennis, athletics, netball, and rounders, and the school has playing fields and a sports hall. With no nursery or sixth form, it is a straight-through junior school for ages 7 to 11. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Greenfields Primary School and Nursery, about 2 km away, which may be a consideration for families prioritising a top Ofsted grade. Millbrook’s non-religious character and lack of oversubscription make it an accessible choice for local families who value a Good-rated, well-facilitated school with a broad club offer, even if its academic outcomes sit below the local average.

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