Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy, based in Liversedge, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy currently has around 288 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 48.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.2%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 29.2%
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: | Vernon Road, Liversedge, WF15 6HU |
| Website: | www.millbridge.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01924668836 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rhona Pleasant |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141688 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 329 |
| Number of Pupils: | 288 |
| Number of Boys: | 151 |
| Number of Girls: | 137 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.50% | 134 |
| Pakistani | 29.20% | 84 |
| Other White | 5.60% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 4.50% | 13 |
| African | 2.80% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbridge Junior Infant and Nursery School Vernon Road , WF15 6HU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy Vernon Road , WF15 6HU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battye Street Infant and Nursery School Battye Street , WF16 9ES | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | - not rated | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.