132
Pupils · 2024/25
13%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 26/06/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityPlymouth
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Mill Ford School · All-through · Plymouth
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
132
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
13%
FSM eligible
55%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, PL5 2PY
Local authority
Plymouth
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 132 | 9.1 | 100% | 13% | 55% | 10% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 121 | 8.7 | 100% | 14% | 55% | 10% | 34% |
| 2022/23 | 125 | 7.8 | 100% | 14% | 56% | 11% | 35% |
| 2021/22 | 121 | 8.4 | 100% | 13% | 53% | 12% | 42% |
| 2020/21 | 111 | 7.2 | 100% | 12% | 48% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 102 | 6.9 | 100% | 11% | 68% | 7% | 18% |
| 2017/18 | 97 | 6.4 | 100% | 8% | 70% | 8% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 99 | 6.5 | 100% | 7% | 70% | 9% | 32% |
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