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Mill Ford School

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Mill Ford School

Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, PL5 2PY

Community special school · Ages 3–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Brook Green Centre for Learning
1.02 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Mount Tamar School
1.33 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Inadequate
Marine Academy Plymouth
1.35 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
1.86 km away · Foundation school
Good
All Saints Church of England Academy
2 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Mill Ford School

Mill Ford School is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 132 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Rochford Crescent, Plymouth, PL5 2PY | More schools in Plymouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Mill Ford School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Outstanding
  2. May 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Oct 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Mill Ford School

What is Mill Ford School's Ofsted rating?
Mill Ford School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Mill Ford School's latest exam results?
Mill Ford School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Mill Ford School located?
Mill Ford School is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 2PY).
How many pupils attend Mill Ford School?
Mill Ford School has around 132 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Mill Ford School with other schools?
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