Millfield First and Nursery School
Monks Walk, Buntingford, SG9 9DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Millfield First and Nursery School is a primary school in Buntingford for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 12 February 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 21 November 2023
Pupils know and display the school values of 'respectful, determined, proud'. These values underpin the way they learn and play together. In lessons, pupils know that their teachers want them to do well. Children in the early years have plenty of interesting options to inspire learning. Older pupils try hard with tasks that are set for them. Pupils are confident that adults will help them if they find things tricky. They leave prepared for learning in their next school. Pupils understand the school rules and how these help to keep them safe. They show positive attitudes such as perseverance and resilience. When required, pupils get extra help to manage their behaviour. In lessons and around the school most pupils behave well. Breaktimes are energetic and fun. There is lots of space to run and play. There are games such as quoits and lots of equipment to play with. Peer mentors are ready to offer a helping hand to anyone who needs it. The 'buddy bench' is used well so everyone can join in. Pupils try out new interests at clubs such as sewing or Lego. They learn to keep fit and healthy with regular exercise and lessons about sensible food choices.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, some pupils currently achieve less well. The school should ensure that all subject leaders have the capacity to ensure that the curriculum is designed and consistently taught well so that pupils learn well across the full curriculum.
- A small number of parents of pupils with SEND have concerns about, or do not understand, the support in place for their children. This small minority of parents feel that leaders could communicate with them more effectively. The school should continue and further strengthen communication with parents to secure their confidence in, and understanding of, the school's work.
Pupil numbers and mix
311 pupils on roll, with places for 352
Schools near Millfield First and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwinstree Church of England Middle School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Layston Church of England First School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Buntingford First School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Hormead Church of England (VA) First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Jenyns First School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Kennedy-Weeks
- Phone
- 01763271717
- Address
- Monks Walk, Buntingford, SG9 9DT
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117309
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.