New Mill Infant School
45%
Capacity
79
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About New Mill Infant School
New Mill Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 79 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (45% of 176 places).
the school is led by headteacher Evelyne Barrow, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
New Mill Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at New Mill Infant School include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Drama, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, New Mill Infant School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kirkroyds Lane, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 1LS |
| Headteacher | Evelyne Barrow |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.3% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 176 (45% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kirkroyds Lane, Holmfirth
Kirklees, HD9 1LS
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