Milldene Primary School

About Milldene Primary School

Milldene Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Milldene Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Margaret Coxhead, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2208th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 51 in Colchester.

Milldene Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 22 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Milldene Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Choir, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

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

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