The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Clifton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School?
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School take?
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School?
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School is in Gillingham, SP8 5QD, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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