Millfields First School
About Millfields First School
Millfields First School in Bromsgrove is a state primary for children aged 5 to 9, currently home to 274 pupils against a capacity of 300. That leaves a little breathing room, but demand tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 82 applications for just 43 places, with 38 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.91 signals a school that local families are keen to get into. The pupil body is notably less disadvantaged than the national average — 14.6% of children qualify for free school meals, compared with roughly 23% across England. That figure sits below the Worcestershire average too, suggesting a relatively affluent catchment. The school is mixed, non-religious, and has no sixth form, but does offer nursery provision for younger siblings. Headteacher Lisa Montandon leads a school that feels popular and well-regarded in the area, even if it isn't the nearest outstanding option — that title belongs to Meadows First School, 1.8 km away.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:15
Source: millfieldsfirstschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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