Millbank Academy converted to become an academy school on 1 September 2012. When its predecessor school, Millbank Primary School, was last inspected by Ofsted, it was judged to be oustanding overall. Millbank Academy is sponsored by Future and opened in September 2012. It is larger than most primary schools. The majority of the pupils are from minority ethnic groups and the proportion who speak English as an additional language is well above average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below the national average. The academy is a designated school in Westminster for pupils with autism and has a dedicated class with ten places, known as Windmill. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium, which is additional government funding provided for looked after children, those known to be eligible for free school meals and pupils with a parent in the armed forces, is well above average. The breakfast and after school-clubs on site, plus the play centre, are managed by the governing body. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.