Milby Primary School, based in Nuneaton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Milby Primary School currently has around 419 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Milby Drive, Nuneaton, CV11 6JS
Website: www.milby.warwickshire.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02476382587
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Warwickshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Matthew Archer
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 130894

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/10/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 419
Number of Boys: 210
Number of Girls: 209

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British68.00%285
Indian8.10%34
Other Asian4.80%20
Other Mixed4.30%18
African3.60%15
Unclassified2.10%9
Other (any other ethnic group)1.90%8
Pakistani1.90%8
White and Asian1.90%8
Other White1.70%7
Chinese0.50%2
White and Black Caribbean0.50%2
Other Black0.50%2
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.2)
Writing: Average (-0.7)
Maths: Average (-0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
56%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Milby Primary School
Milby Drive , CV11 6JS
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Milby First School
Milby Drive , CV11 6JS
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Nicola's CofE First School
Windermere Avenue , CV11 6HJ
- not rated 1,060 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Nicolas CofE Academy
Windermere Avenue , CV11 6HJ
3out of 4 1,060 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Nicolas CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Windermere Avenue , CV11 6HJ
- not rated 1,060 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Milby Middle School
Milby Drive , CV11 6JS
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Weddington Middle School
Winchester Avenue , CV10 0DR
- not rated 1,148 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Higham Lane North Academy
Upper Farm Drive , CV11 6YN
- not rated 544 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Higham Lane School, A Business & Enterprise College
Shanklin Drive , CV10 0BJ
- not rated 1,215 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Higham Lane School
Shanklin Drive , CV10 0BJ
4out of 4 1,215 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Etone College
Leicester Road , CV11 6AA
- not rated 2,058 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Etone College
Leicester Road , CV11 6AA
3out of 4 2,058 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Hinckley Road , CV11 6BH
- not rated 1,392 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Edward VI College Nuneaton
King Edward Road , CV11 4BE
- not rated 2,602 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Edward VI College
King Edward Road , CV11 4BE
- not rated 2,602 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jamia Islamia (Islamic Studies Centre)
Watling Street , CV11 6BE
- not rated 1,828 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Independent Educational Services - Central
Unit 4, Honor Built Works, 96 Central Avenue , CV11 5BB
- not rated 2,488 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Milverton House School
Park Street , Attleborough CV11 4NS
- not rated 3,048 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
ALP Nuneaton
Holman Way , Nuneaton CV11 4PN
- not rated 3,098 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.