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The Mill Academy

Barnsley, S70 5EPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#11,429
of 13,686 nationally

About The Mill Academy

The Mill Academy in Barnsley has been rated Good by Ofsted overall, but its most recent graded inspection in 2017 gave it a Good rating for both overall effectiveness and leadership and management, with an Outstanding mark for early years provision. An ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Inadequate. However, the school's academic outcomes at Key Stage 2 tell a more mixed story. In the 2023/24 academic year, only 47% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Barnsley local authority average of 63%. That places the school 62nd out of 70 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom 50% nationally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLobwood, Barnsley, Barnsley, S70 5EP
HeadteacherLisa Clayton
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Number of Pupils220
Free School Meals (FSM)44.9%
School Capacity220 / 220 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (19 Oct 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSensory RoomSports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketRoundersAthleticsCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mill Academy

The Mill Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.