Millfield Science & Performing Arts CollegeBelvedere Road , Thornton-Cleveleys

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College, based in Thornton-Cleveleys, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College currently has around 873 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 21.8% 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 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.7%).

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.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 40% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .