Is Mill Hill Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 January 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 25th of 80 primary schools in Sunderland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Mill Hill Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 79% of pupils at Mill Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Mill Hill Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Mill Hill Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Mill Hill Primary School

Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ

Local ranking25th of 80 primary schools in Sunderland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 January 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 79.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 92.0%
Writing (Expected): 84.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 93.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 427
Boys: 215 (50%)
Girls: 219 (50%)
Capacity: 420 (103% full)
SEND: 12.9%
FSM Eligible: 14.8%
EAL: 0.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,117/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.5%
White Other: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.2%
Other: 0.2%

95.5%

White British

1.4%

White Other

1.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01916075695

office@millhillprimaryschool.co.uk

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Torphin Hill Drive

Sunderland, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108784
UKPRN: 10078372
Establishment No.: 2089

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