Skip to main content
NestScope
Exterior of a typical primary school
ACADEMY CONVERTER · PRIMARY · MIXED

Milefield Primary School

Goodgraded 12/03/2024Ages 3–11305 pupilsDoes not apply
Barnsley, S72 7BH
Barnsley

Milefield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnsley. The school has around 305 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/03/2024, Milefield Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view Milefield Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnsley (S72 7BH), Milefield Primary School 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 12/03/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence24.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS93%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals37.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language9.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)0%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in BarnsleySee the full area report for S72 7BH