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The Mill Academy
Goodgraded 19/10/2022Ages 3–11220 pupils
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.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 19/10/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)47%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake40.3%
Free school meals40.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language14.2%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.9%
Attendance92.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence18.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barnsley
All schools in Barnsley →Bank End Primary AcademyGood · 0.4 miWard Green Primary School0.4 miBarnsley AcademyGood · 0.5 miThe Forest AcademyOutstanding · 0.7 miWest Riding Academy0.6 miWorsbrough Common Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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