Millais School

A good community school school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Millais School.

Horsham, RH135HR Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
59.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.22
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 78.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 September 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Depot Road
Horsham, RH135HR
Phone
1403254932
Website
millais.org.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126066
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Depot Road, Horsham, RH13 5HR
Website
http://www.millais.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,194
Free School Meals
10.6% (127 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
51.7 (+32.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
78.2 (+26.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.9 (+13.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.22 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
199
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,194 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"In Pursuit of EXCELLENCE"

Creativity Resilience Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Dr. Alison Lodwick welcomes visitors and emphasises Millais’ pursuit of excellence, outstanding education, leadership opportunities for students, and invites families to Open Evenings and Tours.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Netball Hockey Football Rugby Cricket Athletics Tennis Rounders Dance Basketball

Facilities

Four main campus buildings Football pitches AstroTurf Tennis courts Netball courts Forest school area Plaza for outdoor eating Green spaces/woody glades Learning Resource Centre (state-of-the-art, refurbished)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Languages: French, Spanish, German, Italian and Chinese Mandarin Strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Arts and creative subjects (drama, dance, music, art & design) Focus on 21st century skills: problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration and resilience Culture of lifelong learning with emphasis on leadership and personal development

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Millais is open to students Monday to Friday from 8:05am to 5:00pm (including After Schools Clubs).

SEND Provision

Millais provides SEND support through the SEND Team (SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo and Learning Support Assistants) working with the Inclusion Manager and Learning Mentors, including Wave 1 access to the National Curriculum differentiated to individual needs; Wave 2 literacy and numeracy interventions (e.g. Lexia Power Up); Wave 3 personalised literacy/numeracy teaching for Years 7-9 (often EHCP); a GCSE Study Support option; in-class support from Learning Support Assistants; social and emotional nurture groups; bespoke mentoring; Dyslexia support; access to external counsellors; and collaboration with external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, NHS, Youth Emotional Support, etc.).

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by West Sussex County Council. For September 2026, Millais will welcome boys into Year 7 (50/50 boy/girl split) with a PAN of 300; authoritatively, admissions criteria are managed by WSCC and details are on the WSCC website.

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