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The Milford Academy

The Milford Academy

Nottingham, NG11 9BTPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

92%

Capacity

451

Pupils

1.7x

Demand

About The Milford Academy

The Milford Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Nottingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 451 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 488 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated The Milford Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joseph Turner, it falls under Nottingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7067th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 72 in Nottingham.

The Milford Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 43 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at The Milford Academy include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Rounders, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Drama, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Nottingham, The Milford Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDungannon Road, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG11 9BT
HeadteacherJoseph Turner
Local AuthorityNottingham
Number of Pupils451
Free School Meals (FSM)35.2%
School Capacity451 / 488 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jun 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (30 Jun 2021): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)

7067th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 52%

638th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 50%

31st of 72

In Nottingham

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

62%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:68%
Higher:20%
Writing
Expected:72%
Higher:5%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:75%
Higher:12%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +4%

'22/23

58%

'23/24

62%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
GymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteArt StudiosSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingRoundersFootballCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessDramaChoirEco ClubCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

43

Applications

75

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

43 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Milford Academy

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

Contact Information

01159152951www.milfordacademy.org.uk

Dungannon Road, Nottingham

Nottingham, NG11 9BT

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Dungannon Road, Nottingham

Nottingham, NG11 9BT

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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