Milwards Primary School and Nursery
About Milwards Primary School and Nursery
Milwards Primary School and Nursery sits below the Essex local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 57% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 62%. That five-point gap places the school in the bottom half of primary schools within Harlow, where it ranks 19th out of 28. The picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects: 83% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, and 80% did so in reading, both respectable figures that suggest the combined score is dragged down by writing, where only 60% hit the expected mark. At the higher standard, maths again leads with 23% of pupils achieving it, while reading and writing trail at 20% and 7% respectively. The school's average scaled scores of 105 in maths and 106 in reading are solid, though without progress scores available it is hard to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points.
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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
7 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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