Millbrook Combined School, based in High Wycombe, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 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.

Millbrook Combined School currently has around 690 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 29.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 35.4%. white british pupils make up about 14.3% , followed by other white at 14.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Mill End Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4BA
Website: www.millbrookcombinedschool.org.uk/
Telephone: 01494524791
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Ian Newton
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 131815

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 696
Number of Pupils: 690
Number of Boys: 345
Number of Girls: 345

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani35.40%244
White British14.30%99
Other White14.10%97
African6.70%46
Indian5.50%38
Other Asian4.10%28
Other Mixed3.20%22
White and Black Caribbean3.00%21
Other (any other ethnic group)3.00%21
Unclassified2.90%20
Bangladeshi2.00%14
Caribbean1.70%12
White and Asian1.40%10
Other Black1.30%9
White and Black African0.40%3
Gypsy/Roma0.40%3
Chinese0.30%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Irish0.00%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 (-0.7)
Writing: Well Below Average (-2.6)
Maths: Average (0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
43%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Coppice Nursery School
Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR
- not rated 1,729 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Millbrook Combined School
Mill End Road , HP12 4BA
2out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sands First School
Lane End Road , HP12 4JF
- not rated 896 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Heights First School
Grays Lane , Downley HP13 5TZ
- not rated 1,152 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oakridge School
Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN
3out of 4 1,168 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Disraeli School
The Pastures , HP13 5JS
- not rated 1,185 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sands Middle School
Mill End Road , HP12 4BA
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Downley County Middle School
School Close , Downley HP13 5TR
- not rated 1,206 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Castlefield County Middle School
Middle Way , HP12 3LE
- not rated 1,454 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bellfield Middle School
Garratts Way , HP13 5SW
- not rated 1,633 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wycombe West School and Collegiate Centre
Faulkner Way , Downley HP13 5UA
- not rated 1,189 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wycombe High School
Marlow Road , HP11 1TB
- not rated 2,622 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Wycombe High School
Marlow Road , HP11 1TB
4out of 4 2,622 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ
4out of 4 2,751 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ
- not rated 2,751 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW
- not rated 2,942 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW
3out of 4 2,942 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Unity College
150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE
- not rated 779 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Maplewood School
Faulkner Way , Downley HP13 5HB
- not rated 1,249 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Middle School Centre
C/O Green Street County First School , Green Street HP11 2RA
- not rated 1,259 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire
Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG
- not rated 1,448 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chiltern Wood School
Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE
3out of 4 2,325 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.