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New Mill Junior School

Kirklees, HD9 1LJPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,200
of 13,686 nationally

About New Mill Junior School

Parents considering New Mill Junior School will be reassured by its strong reputation, though the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage. What is clear from the data is that demand is high: the school has 133 pupils against a capacity of 240, meaning it is roughly 55 per cent full, which in a state primary context suggests it is a popular choice within its catchment. The school is led by headteacher Evelyne Barrow and sits in Kirklees, Yorkshire. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, conducted in June 2024, awarded it the highest possible rating of Outstanding across all categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This marks a significant turnaround from its previous inspection in 2017, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. For families, that trajectory speaks to effective leadership and a clear focus on raising standards.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRoyds Avenue, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 1LJ
HeadteacherEvelyne Barrow
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils133
Free School Meals (FSM)23.3%
School Capacity133 / 240 (55% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsNetballTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:30

Source: newmillschools.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Mill Junior School

New Mill Junior School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.