Milford Infants' School, Yeovil

Ofsted's report card from its 10 February 2026 inspection grades Milford Infants' School on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "Leaders ensure pupils gain the knowledge and skills they need so they are well prepared for the next stage of their education."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders have an accurate understanding of attendance."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders understand the strengths and areas for improvement with regard to the curriculum and the quality with which staff deliver it."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders provide a clear and ambitious curriculum that establishes secure foundations for learning."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders have successfully created an inclusive culture across the school."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders work with determination to provide a high-quality education."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "The school's personal development programme supports pupils to grow into confident, respectful and self-aware individuals."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue their work to secure consistently high attendance for pupils, including those who are disadvantaged"; "Leaders should support teachers in making highly effective choices about the tasks they select, in the context of each subject, to ensure pupils progress securely"; "Leaders should further develop the capacity of the governing body to provide consistent support and challenge".

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. Our school is lively and forward-looking, we recognise the value of first-hand experience in learning. We aim to provide a happy working atmosphere, where children can develop respect for themselves and for each other, a personal sense of responsibility and initiative."

The school runs after-school care until 4:30pm.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Milford Infants' School as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Milford Infants' School are Milford Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 71% maths); St Gildas Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, 79% reading, 85% maths); St. Michael's Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); and Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy (0.7 miles).

25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Milford Infants' School (as of April 2026): 80% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).

16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

Milford Infants' School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glenthorne Avenue (s-bound), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 389 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.

Milford Infants' School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Milford Infants' School are Buckler's Mead School (0.5 miles), Westfield Academy (0.8 miles) and Preston School Academy (1.2 miles).