Millwood Primary Special School
URN: 105377 • Bury M26 3BW
Overview
- Name
- Millwood Primary Special School
- URN
- 105377
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Hurst (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617242266
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Street, Bury M26 3BW
Summary
Millwood Primary Special School is a community special school located in Radcliffe, Bury, catering to a mixed-gender population of 174 pupils, surpassing its capacity of 160. The school is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that champions the entitlement, opportunity, and challenge for all learners. The ethos focuses on developing confident, knowledgeable individuals who are prepared for life in modern Britain.
The curriculum at Millwood is designed to be broad, balanced, and enriched, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of learning. It adapts to meet the evolving needs of 21st-century education while equipping students with essential skills for their future. The school emphasizes the importance of British values and diversity, fostering responsible citizenship and respect for all individuals.
Millwood Primary Special School prioritises continuous professional development for its staff to enhance teaching quality and assessment practices. By investing in staff growth, the school aims to improve student outcomes and create a supportive community for families, ensuring that every child can thrive and realize their potential.
The curriculum at Millwood is designed to be broad, balanced, and enriched, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of learning. It adapts to meet the evolving needs of 21st-century education while equipping students with essential skills for their future. The school emphasizes the importance of British values and diversity, fostering responsible citizenship and respect for all individuals.
Millwood Primary Special School prioritises continuous professional development for its staff to enhance teaching quality and assessment practices. By investing in staff growth, the school aims to improve student outcomes and create a supportive community for families, ensuring that every child can thrive and realize their potential.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND events and Resources (sen)
- Accommodation (other)
- Specialist space (other)
- Whitelow 1-6 (other)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elms Bank Specialist Arts College (66.6)
- Pennine House Hospital School (62.8)
- Elms Bank (56.4)
- Rossendale School (54.7)
- Forestwood School (51.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 160
- Pupils
- 174
- Boys
- 133
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 39.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 174 | 133 | 41 | 160 | 39.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 170 | 131 | 39 | 160 | 40.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 161 | 122 | 39 | 160 | 36.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 161 | 122 | 39 | 160 | 36.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 155 | 115 | 40 | 160 | 37.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 104 | 43 | 156 | 35.40 |
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