Ofsted: Outstanding

Millgate School

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personMiss Sara Marsh

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2019

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Students

125

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Leicester

#3,967 of 4,663 nationally

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Millgate School is a Academy special converter school in Leicester, serving ages 7-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Millgate School is an academy special converter in Leicester, admitting pupils aged 7-16. It is part of DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD. The school has approximately 124 pupils on roll, of whom 82% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 13, placing the school #28 in Leicester and #3,967 of 4,663 nationally. 5.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 5.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 14.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

5.90%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.48

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

14.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.46

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

15.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.51

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

17.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.94

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

58%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)58%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

45%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)41%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)45%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

60%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)50%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)40%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

56%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)50%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)44%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 56%

Reading25% LA 69%

Writing0% LA 65%

Maths13% LA 69%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 57%England 61%

Reading17% LA 69% · Eng 74%

Writing8% LA 67% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 70% · Eng 73%

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Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 55%England 60%

Reading13% LA 65% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 66% · Eng 71%

Maths7% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.5

Read

LA -0.2

-4.7 to 1.7

-11.8

Write

LA -0.2

-14.9 to -8.7

-1.1

Maths

LA 0.9

-4.2 to 1.9

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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09 September 2021

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2019-12-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2015-02-25

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

12.1%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.5%(13 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 124 pupils. During this period, there were 15 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.1%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	124	15	12.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	125	22	17.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	130	5	3.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	130	3	2.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	132	4	3.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	126	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	125	3	2.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	125	5	4.0%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	123	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	120	10	8.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	118	7	5.9%	4.4%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 107 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

64.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

32.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree27%

disagree23%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree59%

agree23%

disagree5%

strongly disagree14%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree41%

agree14%

disagree14%

strongly disagree23%

not applicable9%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree50%

agree18%

disagree23%

strongly disagree9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree27%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree27%

disagree9%

strongly disagree14%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree23%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree36%

disagree5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree23%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree23%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes68%

no32%

Millgate School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover