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Millais School
- Secondary
- Horsham RH13 5HR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Staff are extremely ambitious for pupils and have very high expectations; pupils mostly achieve very well by Year 11.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is harmonious and orderly; pupils behave sensibly in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have expert subject knowledge and use varied resources to make learning interesting.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers make adaptations to support pupils with SEND and use assessments to identify where extra support is needed.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers support pupils with SEND through well-developed explanations and strategies from SENCo.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many parents are extremely complimentary about the school, but concerns about communication persist.
Communication: Leaders and governors are working to engage parents more effectively in the future.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff respond effectively and swiftly to any bullying or friendship issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors hold leaders to account well; staff workload is considered when introducing new initiatives.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are well trained in safeguarding; recent additions to the pastoral team increased vigilance.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to go to if worried; effective systems are in place to safeguard pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils are eager to participate in the school's extensive extracurricular programme.
Career Counselling Services: A well-designed careers programme ensures pupils receive impartial careers information from a range of sources.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who struggle with reading are identified quickly and supported by well-trained staff; adaptations made for SEND.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum with strength in English Baccalaureate subjects; some gaps in RE and PE knowledge structure.
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Millais School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 1194 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 63% | 68% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 24.32% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 36.43% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 17.6% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 8.03% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 11.75% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.08 | 2.47 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.16% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 300 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 88.37% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 40.69% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 21.35% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 11.39% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 26.18% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 38.25% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 19.43% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% | 10.22% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 13.83% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.45 | 2.7 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.25% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 297 | 167 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.98% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 21.15% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.44% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.9% | 2.15% |
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results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 6 | 24.14% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 3 | 38.12% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 23.17% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 3 | 9.39% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% 4 | 13.84% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.2 | 2.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 293 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 39.52% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 22% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 66% | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 10.32% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.57% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 8 | 24.72% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 5 | 36.64% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 91% | 19.75% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% 15 | 8.94% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% | 12.84% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.28 | 2.58 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.5% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 301 | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 35.98% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 23.21% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 73% | 12.43% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 6.36% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.1% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 25.54% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 37.52% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 90% | 20.17% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 11.18% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% | 12.28% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 82.78% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 300 | 173 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 66.41% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 36.41% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 22.2% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 73% | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 5.59% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.68% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Millais School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1