What is The Mill Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Mill Academy was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/10/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is The Mill Academy a primary or secondary school?

The Mill Academy is a primary school in Barnsley, for ages 3–11.

Where is The Mill Academy?

The Mill Academy is in Barnsley, S70 5EP (Barnsley local authority).

How many pupils attend The Mill Academy?

The Mill Academy has around 220 pupils on roll.

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The Mill Academy

Goodgraded 19/10/2022Ages 3–11220 pupilsDoes not apply

Barnsley, S70 5EP

Barnsley

The Mill Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnsley. The school has around 220 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/10/2022, The Mill Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view The Mill Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnsley (S70 5EP), The Mill Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance92.9%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence18.4%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher21.7England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals40.3%England avg 24.0%

English not first language14.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-17%England avg -22%