Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

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.

There was an arson attack on 28 March 1984 by Barbara Power, aged 16. It cost £100,000. She went to Preston Court in September 1984.^[1]

The school gained specialist college status in 2005.^[2] Millfield consists of:

• A Block (the original buildings) - which houses Arts, Technology (resistant materials and food studies), I.C.T, Drama, Dance, Canteen, Offices, Medical room, Media studies and Performing Arts
• B, C and D Block (the tower block) - which houses Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French and Spanish
• F and G Block (the southern block) - which houses Geography, History, Religious Education, Citizenship and the Library
• H Block (the northern block downstairs) - which houses Maths
• J Block (the northern block upstairs) - which houses both English Language and English Literature.

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

• Ofsted page on Millfield High School including inspection reports
• Millfield High School website