Mill Ford School
URN: 113651 • Plymouth PL5 2PY
Overview
- Name
- Mill Ford School
- URN
- 113651
- 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
- 66.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Wills (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752300270
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rochford Crescent, Plymouth PL5 2PY
Summary
Mill Ford School is a community special school located in Ernesettle, Plymouth, catering to 132 pupils with complex needs, including severe and profound learning difficulties, complex medical needs, and autism spectrum conditions. The school is committed to fostering independence among its students, ensuring they receive tailored support to thrive both now and in the future. Mill Ford has been recognized for its excellence, achieving an "Outstanding" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
The curriculum at Mill Ford is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encompassing core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside vocational learning and creative arts. The school prioritizes a holistic approach to education, integrating personal, social, health, and relationship education (PSHE and RSE) into its offerings.
Mill Ford School actively engages with parents and the wider community, promoting values such as equality and British values. The school provides various support services, including health professionals, and encourages parental involvement through initiatives like the Parent Council. For more information, visit their website at www.millfordschool.co.uk.
The curriculum at Mill Ford is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encompassing core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside vocational learning and creative arts. The school prioritizes a holistic approach to education, integrating personal, social, health, and relationship education (PSHE and RSE) into its offerings.
Mill Ford School actively engages with parents and the wider community, promoting values such as equality and British values. The school provides various support services, including health professionals, and encourages parental involvement through initiatives like the Parent Council. For more information, visit their website at www.millfordschool.co.uk.
Useful links
- ParentPay (other)
- Bromcom (other)
- iTrent (other)
- Staff Microsoft Sharepoint (other)
- National College (other)
- SAS - Staff Wellbeing (other)
- Every (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woodlands School (63.4)
- A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education (60.2)
- University of Plymouth (58.7)
- Brook Green Centre for Learning (58.6)
- Arts University Plymouth (57.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 132 | 96 | 36 | 108 | 55.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 88 | 33 | 108 | 55.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 121 | 88 | 33 | 108 | 52.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 121 | 88 | 33 | 108 | 52.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 111 | 81 | 30 | 100 | 51.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 100 | 71 | 29 | 109 | 47.70 |
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