SecondaryData as of May 2026

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

Belvedere Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5DG

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2022

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

Academic picture

48.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

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

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

48.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

18.4%

Basics 9-5

44.5%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

48.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	45.5	46.4
2023/24	45.6	46.4
2024/25	48.5	46.0

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
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.07	0.00
2023/24	-0.04	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not 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.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

17.1%

EBacc APS

3.94

EBacc 9-5

6.7%

EBacc 9-4

12.8%

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

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Great Arley School

1.67 km away · Community special school

Good

Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School

1.71 km away · Community special school

Outstanding

Blackpool and the Fylde College

1.83 km away · Further education

Brookfield School

1.9 km away · Community special school

Good

McKee College House

1.91 km away · Academy alternative provision converter

Good

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About Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College is a secondary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.5. The school has around 873 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Belvedere Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5DG | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Millfield Science & Performing Arts College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2022 — Good
Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

What is Millfield Science & Performing Arts College's Ofsted rating?

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Millfield Science & Performing Arts College's latest exam results?

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Millfield Science & Performing Arts College located?

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College is a secondary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire (FY5 5DG).

How many pupils attend Millfield Science & Performing Arts College?

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College has around 873 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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