Milford School
Church Road, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Milford School is a primary school in Godalming for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2024, report published 13 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 March 2024
Pupils at Milford are happy and positive about their learning. The school's warm, nurturing ethos enables them to thrive and be successful. Parents are unanimous in how highly they value the school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are carefully looked after and closely supported. Pupils are kind to each other as they learn and play. They are thoughtful and provide help to one another. Pupils enjoy celebrating everyone's achievements. The youngest children settle quickly when they join Reception and follow the school's expectations and routines very well. In lessons, staff ensure that pupils work hard and try their best. The school sets high standards for pupils academically and personally. Pupils learn the literacy and numeracy skills they need. Pastoral support helps them to develop into responsible and well-rounded children. Also, pupils are enthused by regular outdoor learning opportunities. The school's educational offer helps pupils successfully move on to the next stage of their education. Trips are popular, as well as the enriching experiences that staff organise. Pupils visit the farm and local green areas and welcome visitors such as the fire brigade and sportspersons into school. Year 2 loves their swimming lessons. Pupils take pride in the school environment and do their best to keep it tidy and clutter free.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects and areas of learning, the knowledge that pupils will learn is not always clearly defined. This impacts upon teachers being fully informed of what pupils should know and remember. The school should continue to develop the curriculum in these subjects so that all essential knowledge is set out and coherently sequenced.
- Some activities that staff set pupils can lack ambition and clarity in what pupils need to know and practise. In some foundation subjects, there can be fewer opportunities to enable pupils to develop their writing skills. The school needs to continue its work to enable pupils to achieve highly across the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
116 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Milford School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Barrow Hills School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Hilary's School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Witley CofE Controlled Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Sara Cox
- Phone
- 01483422087
- Address
- Church Road, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5JA
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125014
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.