Millfield Primary School, based in Tamworth, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Millfield Primary School currently has around 372 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47% boys and 53% girls. Around 15.3% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.7%).
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: | Coleshill Street, Tamworth, B78 3RQ |
| Website: | http://www.millfield.staffs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01827213825 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Richard Wiggett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150885 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 372 |
| Number of Boys: | 175 |
| Number of Girls: | 197 |
| White British | 88.70% | 330 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Early Years Centre Basin Lane , B77 2AH | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Primary School Coleshill Street , Fazeley B78 3RQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Coleshill Street , Fazeley B78 3RQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Infant School Parkfield Crescent , Two Gates B77 1HB | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Gates Primary School Tamworth Road , Two Gates B77 1EN | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Gates Community Primary School Tamworth Road , Two Gates B77 1EN | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Tamworth Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave High School Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilnecote High School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | - not rated | 2,813 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torc High School Silver Link Road , B77 2EA | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Centre 4 Lower Gungate , B79 7AD | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer House School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.