The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Ms Margaret Coxhead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
65 Barbrook Lane, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0EF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 334m away
Thurstable School
Secondary · 334m away
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 718m away
Baynards Primary School
Primary · 812m away
Tiptree Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Messing Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Milldene Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Milldene Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Milldene Primary School?
Milldene Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Milldene Primary School take?
Milldene Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Milldene Primary School?
Milldene Primary School is in Colchester, CO5 0EF, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Milldene Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Milldene Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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