Open Special Mixed

Mill Ford School

Rochford Crescent, Plymouth, PL5 2PY
132 Pupils
108 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
55.50% FSM %
96 Boys
36 Girls
About Mill Ford School

Located in Plymouth (PL5 2PY), Mill Ford School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 3–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Plymouth.

It has 132 pupils on roll. School capacity: 108. Current headteacher: Claire Wills.

Data for Mill Ford School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Plymouth
Region South West
Administrative District Plymouth
Parliamentary Constituency Plymouth Moor View
Ward Honicknowle
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016486
URN 113651
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Janet Georgeson Chair of Governors 14/09/2020 10/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Karen Dark Governor 21/04/2022 20/04/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Karen Dunn Governor 27/05/2025 26/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Jarvis Governor 21/05/2020 08/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Laura Nankivell Governor 24/11/2022 23/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Pollock Governor 17/07/2023 17/07/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Kate Ullman Governor 07/05/2020 06/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Claire Wills Governor 16/10/2012 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Mill Ford School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Plymouth, Plymouth.
Mill Ford School has 132 pupils, with a capacity of 108.
Mill Ford School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The Headteacher at Mill Ford School is Mrs Claire Wills.
Mill Ford School is at Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, PL5 2PY, in the Plymouth local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Mill Ford School: Has a sixth form.
Mill Ford School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Wills
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, PL5 2PY
Location
Quick Summary
URN 113651
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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