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South Milford Primary School

North Yorkshire, LS25 5AUPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#4,388
of 13,686 nationally

About South Milford Primary School

South Milford Primary School sits within the North Yorkshire local authority, a large county with 292 primary schools. In the most recent rankings based on Key Stage 2 results, the school placed 59th out of 223 primaries in the area, placing it comfortably in the top third locally. Its closest high-performing peers include Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, both of which achieved the top ranking score of 100, alongside Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School on 95. For families weighing up options in the region, South Milford offers a solid, well-regarded alternative to these standout village schools, particularly for those seeking a non-denominational setting. The school is led by headteacher Melanie Lawrence and caters for 194 pupils aged 5 to 11, operating just below its full capacity of 210 places.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSand Lane, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 5AU
HeadteacherMelanie Lawrence
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)8.8%
School Capacity194 / 210 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (19 Oct 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallArt StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballDanceCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: southmilfordprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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