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Millom School

Cumberland, LA18 5ABSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.28
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
81 1st-choice / 87 places
Ranking
#2,196
of 3,141 nationally

About Millom School

Millom School is a mixed secondary and sixth form in Cumberland that currently serves 469 pupils against a capacity of 775, meaning it is operating well below its potential intake. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 21.7%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite this spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 104 applications for 87 places and making 81 offers to first-preference families. This demand signal is significant: it suggests that local parents are actively choosing Millom even though there is room to grow, and that the school is seen as a viable option within the Cumberland secondary market. The headteacher, Matthew Savidge, leads a school that has clearly built enough local reputation to generate competition for places, even if the overall pupil count remains well short of the maximum.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSalthouse Road, Millom, Cumberland, LA18 5AB
HeadteacherMatthew Savidge
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils469
Free School Meals (FSM)21.7%
School Capacity469 / 775 (61% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
LibraryPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolICT SuiteAstro TurfSports HallDining HallMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

DanceGymnasticsFootballHockeyRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaScience ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Millom School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.