Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

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Millfield Performing arts and Science College
Location
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
Thornton-Cleveleys
,
Lancashire
,
FY5 5DG

United Kingdom
Coordinates 53°51′54″N3°00′03″W / 53.8651°N 3.0007°W / 53.8651; -3.0007
Information
Type Community school
Local authority Lancashire
Department for Education URN 119714 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Head teacherNicola Regan
Age11to 16
Capacity2
Website http://www.millfield.lancs.sch.uk/

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College is a mixed secondary community school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. Established as a specialist institution in science and performing arts in 2005, the college functions under Lancashire County Council and is led by Principal Nicola Regan. It enrolls around 870 students, close to its capacity of 909, and operates without a sixth form or boarding provision. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2022, it received an overall rating of “Good” across all evaluation areas, including quality of education, behaviour, leadership and personal development. The campus comprises science, arts, technology and sports facilities, reflecting its dual focus and community role.

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History

On 28 March 1984 Barbara Power, aged 16 committed an arson attack on the school. It cost £100,000. She went on trial at Preston Court in September 1984. [1]

The school gained specialist college status in 2005. [2]

School facilities

Millfield consists of:

The school has a large field, two tarmac playgrounds and sports hall for P.E sessions and for use by the school sport clubs.

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