Milford Junior School

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Name Milford Junior School
Website http://www.milfordjuniors.com
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Headteacher Mrs Claire Laverty
Address Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4PG
Phone Number 01935474477
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 7-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 392
Local Authority Somerset
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school School leaders and an improved governing body have effectively tackled weaknesses in the school's provision identified at the previous inspection.

The headteacher, her deputy, year group and subject leaders all check the quality of teaching and learning regularly, rigorously and systematically. Teaching has improved and is now good. Teachers have high expectations and use pupil assessment data very effectively when planning their lessons.

They follow the school's policy in marking work thoroughly and giving good guidance to pupils. Pupils' attainment has improved, in most cases to at least average, and many pupils now attain above-average... standards, especially in writing. Progress in all subjects has improved since the previous inspection.

All groups, including the most able pupils, disadvantaged pupils and pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well. Previous gaps in the rates of progress, particularly between disadvantaged pupils and others in the school, have narrowed significantly. Pupils behave very well in lessons and around the school.

They say that they enjoy lessons and other activities put on by the school, such as clubs and visits. Parents and the pupils themselves confirm that pupils of all ages feel safe in school. They also feel that staff look after them well.

Pupils enjoy the school curriculum and there are particular strengths in music and sport. Parents, staff and pupils recognise the considerable improvements that have taken place since the previous inspection. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Attendance is below average, especially for disadvantaged pupils and pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Pupils with learning difficulties do not always get the level of work necessary to help them make rapid progress when being supported outside the classroom. Pupils do not make the same progress in problem solving and reasoning in mathematics as in other aspects of the subject.

Information about this school

The school is much larger than the average-sized primary school.

Most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils supported through the pupil premium (additional government funding to support pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those that are looked after) is above the national average. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is just above average.

The school meets the current floor standards, which are the government's minimum expectations of attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6. The school runs a 'Morning Club' which provides breakfast and activities before the school day begins. The school website meets requirements.

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