Millbrook Primary School

About Millbrook Primary School

Millbrook Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 135 applications for just 51 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.65. Every one of those 51 places went to a first-preference applicant, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, it worked out. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand is a strong signal in itself. The school is led by headteacher Steven Rose and caters for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision on site. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, rated the school Good overall, but inspectors awarded Outstanding grades for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes — two areas that matter a great deal to parents thinking about the day-to-day experience their child will have.

Academically, Millbrook sits in the middle of the pack. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just above the local authority average of 61%. The school ranks 20th out of 47 primary schools in the Vale of White Horse, placing it in the bottom half nationally. Looking at individual subjects, reading and writing both saw 72% of pupils hitting the expected standard, while maths was slightly lower at 69%. At the higher standard, 5% of pupils achieved the combined measure, with reading leading at 22% and maths at 17%. Average scaled scores were 105 in reading and 103 in maths. The school has clearly improved since its previous Ofsted inspection in 2020, when it was rated Requires Improvement across the board, so the trajectory is positive.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, music rooms, art studios, a sports hall, playing fields and an outdoor playground. Sports on offer include swimming, tennis, dance, gymnastics, athletics and cricket, and there are clubs such as science club, art club, choir, drama, book club and eco club. For children with additional needs, Millbrook provides support for a wide range of SEND categories including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Wantage Primary Academy, about 2 km away. Millbrook is a good fit for families who want a well-subscribed community primary with strong pastoral care — the Outstanding ratings for behaviour and personal development are a real draw — and who are comfortable with solid, if not top-tier, academic results.

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