Mill Lane Community Primary School
URN: 123036 • Chinnor OX39 4RF
Overview
- Name
- Mill Lane Community Primary School
- URN
- 123036
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tineke van der Ploeg (since 2020) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- tTineke van der Ploeg, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01844352106
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mill Lane, Chinnor OX39 4RF
Summary
Mill Lane Community Primary School, located in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, is a one-form entry community school catering to 228 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. Established in 1974, the school is set in extensive grounds at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, providing a stimulating environment for children to grow and thrive. The school prides itself on fostering a secure and nurturing atmosphere where each child is valued as an individual.
The curriculum at Mill Lane is designed to support the holistic development of pupils, encompassing emotional, social, and academic skills. The school has a strong focus on inclusivity, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to achieve their potential. Pupils engage in a wide range of subjects, including arts, sciences, and physical education, and benefit from hands-on experiences, such as caring for school animals.
Mill Lane also offers a nursery class, which allows for continuity in education from the age of three. The school community is characterized by a commitment to high aspirations for all pupils, and the positive feedback from Ofsted highlights the vibrant and welcoming environment that encourages children to become responsible members of their community.
The curriculum at Mill Lane is designed to support the holistic development of pupils, encompassing emotional, social, and academic skills. The school has a strong focus on inclusivity, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to achieve their potential. Pupils engage in a wide range of subjects, including arts, sciences, and physical education, and benefit from hands-on experiences, such as caring for school animals.
Mill Lane also offers a nursery class, which allows for continuity in education from the age of three. The school community is characterized by a commitment to high aspirations for all pupils, and the positive feedback from Ofsted highlights the vibrant and welcoming environment that encourages children to become responsible members of their community.
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 228
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 9.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 228 | 121 | 107 | 210 | 9.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 236 | 127 | 109 | 210 | 10.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 234 | 128 | 106 | 210 | 10.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 234 | 128 | 106 | 210 | 10.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 230 | 123 | 107 | 210 | 10.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 225 | 118 | 107 | 210 | 6.80 |
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