Millfield School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 July 2022

Pupils told inspectors that they feel happy and safe at school. They enjoy socialising at break- and lunchtimes and make friends easily. Pupils understand and meet leaders' high expectations for behaviour. They behave well around school. Pupils pay attention and work hard in their lessons. Governors' and leaders' high expectations help to make sure that most pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils. Pupils care about one another. They are knowledgeable about each other's differences. Pupils do not tolerate comments or views that are inappropriate. Instead, pupils go out of their way to make sure that everybody feels valued and included. This means that pupils are able to be themselves. Pupils are confident that staff will resolve any bullying incidents quickly and effectively. Pupils experience a rich careers curriculum at this school. This includes visits, careers events, work experience opportunities and the advice and support of independent careers professionals on site. Pupils enjoy their roles in helping to organise wider opportunities, including the Welsh club and the entomology group. Others attend the wealth of sports clubs that are provided.

What the school should improve

• In a minority of subjects, some staff move pupils on to new learning before they are ready. This slows some pupils' progress. Leaders should make sure that pupils have secured the prior essential knowledge that they require before introducing new knowledge that builds on it.

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