Milton Church of England Primary School

Results are consistently above England. In 2024-25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with 60% nationally, and 15% reached the higher standard against 8%. The figure was also 69% in 2023-24 and 64% in 2022-23, so the recent trend is steady to improving.

What Ofsted found

The school's history matters here. It was judged Inadequate in September 2021 and received a monitoring visit in March 2022. At its inspection on 23 and 24 November 2023 it was rated Good overall and in every area, and Ofsted said it no longer required significant improvement. Inspectors found leaders had "successfully addressed the concerns" from the previous inspection.

The report describes an ambitious, carefully mapped curriculum with a strong priority on reading, and pupils who say their learning is "amazing" and "fascinating". Early years was called "a strength of the school". Governors were found to be holding leaders to account, with effective support from the trust.

Ofsted asked the school to spot and fill gaps in pupils' knowledge more quickly during lessons, to set more precise targets for a few pupils with SEND, and to improve communication with parents about how their children are doing.

How it compares nearby

Milton's 69% compares well with most nearby schools. Kings Hedges Primary (1.5 miles) had 79% of pupils meeting the expected standard. Fen Ditton Primary (1.7 miles) and St Laurence Catholic Primary (1.9 miles) were both at 63%, The Grove Primary (1.6 miles) at 56%, Shirley Community Primary (1.4 miles) at 43% and Chesterton Primary (1.7 miles) at 42%.

Who it may suit

Milton may suit families in the village and north Cambridge who want a Church of England school with a Christian ethos, which the school's website says is guided by values such as love, courage, friendship and curiosity. Its results and recent inspection point to a school that has improved substantially. Parents of children with SEND, and those who value regular updates on progress, should ask what has changed since 2023. The school's website names a different headteacher from the one in the report, so it is worth asking about the new leadership's priorities.

May suit: Families in and around Milton who want a Church of England primary with a clear recent improvement story and above-average KS2 results.

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