The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 545
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Sophie Gosden
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ifield Drive, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIfield Community College
Secondary · 379m away
Manor Green Primary School
Special school · 575m away
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Primary · 740m away
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 740m away
Gossops Green Primary
Primary · 793m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Secondary · 1.1km away
Waterfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
West Green Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Mill Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Mill Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Mill Primary Academy?
The Mill Primary Academy currently has 545 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mill Primary Academy take?
The Mill Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Mill Primary Academy?
The Mill Primary Academy is in Crawley, RH11 0EL, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Mill Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Mill Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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