Milford Junior School
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Milford Junior School is a primary school in Yeovil for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 15th of 17 primary schools in Yeovil. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2016, report published 16 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Pupils are proud of their school. They are cared for well and enjoy being part of a warm, welcoming community. Staff provide strong pastoral care and relationships are positive. Pupils know there is always someone to help them if they are worried. Pupils come to school eager and ready to learn. They follow an interesting curriculum that inspires them to do their best. The school fosters pupils' love of learning through the memorable experiences it provides. Visits to heritage sites, such as Stonehenge, and residential trips enhance pupils' learning in the classroom. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. As a result, pupils behave well and respect each other. They show positive attitudes to learning and conduct themselves well around the school. Pupils reflect on their behaviour and think about how to be successful learners. They are proud to receive rewards, such as their 'values wristbands,' which celebrate the school's values of aspiration, collaboration and resilience. Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs and sporting experiences. For example, some pupils are part of the school council and others train as peer mentors. Pupils take such responsibilities seriously and are good role models to others.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers' use of assessment is not fully developed. Therefore, gaps in pupils' knowledge of the curriculum are not identified and remedied. The school should ensure that staff use assessment to check pupils' understanding of the curriculum and use this insight to inform their future planning.
- Some pupils' attendance remains low. As a result, they miss out on important learning and, therefore, have gaps in their knowledge. The school must continue to improve pupils' attendance and support those who have fallen behind due to absence.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
96 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
343 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Milford Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Infants' School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St. Michael's Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Birchfield Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YEOVIL AREA COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Laverty
- Phone
- 01935474477
- Address
- Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4PG
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 147420
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.