The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.69
Band 5Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
48%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
30%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 92 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 469
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 21.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Matthew Savidge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Salthouse Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Millom School a selective school?
No. Millom School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Millom School's Ofsted rating?
Millom School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Millom School?
Millom School currently has 469 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Millom School take?
Millom School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Millom School?
Millom School is in Millom, LA18 5AB, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Millom School have a sixth form?
Yes, Millom School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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