The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 305
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 40.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Mrs Jade Crosby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Milefield Lane, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 7BH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Milefield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Milefield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Milefield Primary School?
Milefield Primary School currently has 305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Milefield Primary School take?
Milefield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Milefield Primary School?
Milefield Primary School is in Barnsley, S72 7BH, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Milefield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Milefield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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