Millway Primary School
86%
Capacity
363
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Millway Primary School
Millway Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 363 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Millway Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lyn Cregan, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8310th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 89th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Millway Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 37 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Millway Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Millway Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Millway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 6ES |
| Headteacher | Lyn Cregan |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 363 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 363 / 420 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8310th of 13,686
Nationally
774th of 1,353
In East Midlands
89th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Millway, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN5 6ES
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