How many pupils does Millfields Primary School have?

Millfields Primary School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Millfields Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

47% of pupils at Millfields Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Millfields Primary School?

Millfields Primary School is located at Bowes Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9RD.

Millfields Primary School

Bowes Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9RD

Not rated

Inspected 25 March 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

47%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

215

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Millfields Primary School

Millfields Primary School is a foundation school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 215 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 215 / 218 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 March 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

6.5%

Free school meals

10.1%

EAL

1.4%

SEN support

6.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

47%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%

Overall absence

4.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.85

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

24.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

11.23

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

£50,227

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,978 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,761

Spend per pupil

£6,873

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Bowes Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9RD
Phone: 01206823044
Headteacher: Natasha Bennett
Website: www.millfields.essex.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Millfields Primary School?: Millfields Primary School is a foundation school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Millfields Primary School have?: Millfields Primary School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Millfields Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 47% of pupils at Millfields Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Millfields Primary School?: Millfields Primary School is located at Bowes Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9RD.

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