The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 5 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 15
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Headteacher Nick Page (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Milburn, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1TN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Milburn School's Ofsted rating?
Milburn School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Milburn School?
Milburn School currently has 15 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Milburn School take?
Milburn School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Milburn School?
Milburn School is in Penrith, CA10 1TN, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Milburn School have a sixth form?
No, Milburn School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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