The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (122% full)
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Head
- Mrs Claire Wills (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmErnesettle Community School
Primary · Very close
Knowle Primary School
Primary · 452m away
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 993m away
Brook Green Centre for Learning
Special school · 1.0km away
St Peter's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Mount Tamar School
Special school · 1.3km away
Marine Academy Plymouth
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mill Ford School's Ofsted rating?
Mill Ford School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mill Ford School?
Mill Ford School currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mill Ford School take?
Mill Ford School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Mill Ford School?
Mill Ford School is in Plymouth, PL5 2PY, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mill Ford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Mill Ford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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