Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
47%
Capacity
98
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 98 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Holford, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13669th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 64th out of 64 in Wirral.
Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 8 applications for 3 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Willington Avenue, Wirral, Wirral, CH62 9EB |
| Headteacher | Michelle Holford |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 98 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.6% |
| School Capacity | 98 / 210 (47% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (0%)
13669th of 13,686
Nationally
2064th of 2,065
In North West
64th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
0%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
0%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
8
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Willington Avenue, Wirral
Wirral, CH62 9EB
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