Is Millais School a girls school?

Yes — Millais School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Millais School have?

Millais School has 1,055 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Millais School's Ofsted rating?

Millais School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).

How does Millais School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Millais School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Millais School?

Millais School is located at Depot Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5HR.

Millais School

Depot Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5HR

Good

Inspected 13 September 2022

Good

Ofsted

54.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,055

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Community school

Type

About Millais School

Millais School is a community school in Horsham, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,055 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.7 (2025/26). 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,055 / 1,500 (70%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 September 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

12.7%

Free school meals

14%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

22.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

54.7

Attainment 8

236 pupils

64%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

78.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

94%

Stayed in education

Attendance

8.7%

Overall absence

22.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

73.93

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -7.2 vs 2023/24

14.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

17.99

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

£53,291

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,369 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.

£8,403

Spend per pupil

£8,154

Income per pupil

60%

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: Depot Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5HR
Phone: 01403254932
Headteacher: Alison Lodwick
Website: http://www.millais.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Millais School?: Millais School is a community school in Horsham, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
Is Millais School a girls school?: Yes — Millais School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Millais School have?: Millais School has 1,055 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Millais School's Ofsted rating?: Millais School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).
How does Millais School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Millais School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Millais School?: Millais School is located at Depot Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5HR.

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