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Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy

Blaby, LE3 2WFPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#947 of 13,686 nationally

About Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy

Parents at Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, 94% of the 51 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. The feedback is particularly strong on safety and happiness: 82% strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 75% strongly agreed that their child is happy. Behaviour is also a clear strength, with 73% strongly agreeing that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. For parents of children with special educational needs, the picture is especially encouraging — 90% of those who responded strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 intake, Millfield received 101 applications for 54 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.87. All 54 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers suggest it pays to have Millfield at the top of your list.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHat Road, Leicester, Blaby, LE3 2WF
HeadteacherPeter Wood
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils419
Free School Meals (FSM)22.2%
School Capacity419 / 420 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 51 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Mar 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallLibraryICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballFootballSwimmingCross CountryAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubScience ClubFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy

Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.