Milldene Primary School
65 Barbrook Lane, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0EFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Milldene Primary School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 41st of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 October 2016, report published 7 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 May 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They get on well together. Pupils feel safe and cared for. Adults check how they are feeling. Pupils learn to embrace diversity and inclusivity. They say that 'whoever you are there is a place here where you will always fit in'. Pupils follow a broad and interesting curriculum. They enjoy learning. Pupils talk knowledgably about their learning. In lessons, pupils work well together. They listen attentively to teachers and concentrate on their work. Pupils want to do their best. Pupils develop the skills needed to form positive relationships. They make good friends. Pupils know about different types of bullying and what to do if they have a problem. They say that bullying hardly ever happens and is sorted out if it does occur. Pupils love all the extra activities offered at lunchtime and after school. There is something to interest every child. Sporting activities are especially popular. A high proportion of pupils take part in sports clubs. Pupils are pleased about the return of trips and visits, which were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum does not sufficiently set out the key knowledge that pupils need to know. Pupils do not learn the depth of knowledge they need to build up their understanding over time. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is suitably progressive and well designed across all subjects. They should ensure that teachers are aware of and teach the key knowledge pupils need to learn and know, so pupils can achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
185 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Milldene Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Baynards Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Tiptree Heath Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Messing Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Margaret Coxhead
- Phone
- 01621816490
- Address
- 65 Barbrook Lane, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0EF
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 114760
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.