Milefield Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Milefield Primary School currently has around 305 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.3%). other white pupils make up about 12.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Milefield Lane, Barnsley, S72 7BH |
| Website: | www.milefieldprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01226710329 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jade Crosby |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148442 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 305 |
| Number of Boys: | 167 |
| Number of Girls: | 138 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.30% | 257 |
| Other White | 12.10% | 37 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 5 |
| African | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milefield Primary School Milefield Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Primary School Milefield Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springvale First School High Street , Grimethorpe S72 7LU | - not rated | 713 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood Primary School Nancy Road , Grimethorpe S72 7JX | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood First School Nancy Road , Grimwthorpe S72 7JX | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafton Advanced Learning Centre Engine Lane , S72 8RE | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowgarth High School Brierley Road , Grimethorpe S72 7AJ | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.