Milford School is a primary school in Godalming, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a foundation 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.
Milford School currently has around 147 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.7%).
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.
| Address: | Church Road, Godalming, GU8 5JA |
| Website: | http://www.milford.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01483422087 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Sara Cox |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125014 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 147 |
| Number of Boys: | 75 |
| Number of Girls: | 72 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.70% | 126 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.70% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford School Church Road , Milford GU8 5JA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary Franklyn Road , GU7 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak CofE Primary School and Nursery Franklyn Road , GU7 2LD | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School Middlemarch , Roke Lane GU8 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witley CofE Controlled Infant School Church Lane , Witley GU8 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodborough Technology College Rake Lane , Milford GU8 5BZ | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodborough Rake Lane , Milford GU8 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peper Harow School Peper Harow Park , Peper Harow GU8 6BG | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barrow Hills School Roke Lane , Witley GU8 5NY | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.