The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.5
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 873
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 21.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Regan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Belvedere Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5DG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Millfield Science & Performing Arts College a selective school?
No. Millfield Science & Performing Arts College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Millfield Science & Performing Arts College's Ofsted rating?
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Millfield Science & Performing Arts College?
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College currently has 873 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Millfield Science & Performing Arts College take?
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Millfield Science & Performing Arts College?
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College is in Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5DG, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Millfield Science & Performing Arts College have a sixth form?
No, Millfield Science & Performing Arts College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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