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The Mill Academy
Lobwood, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5EP, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.6 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
220
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school has 63% of its students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at advanced levels. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider its performance in higher attainment.
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Last inspected: 28 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.6%
Black African6.8%
White Other4.5%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.53306, -1.46432 · S70 5EP
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141097
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitethemillacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Mill Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Mill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 June 2017.
Is The Mill Academy a good school?
The Mill Academy scores 41.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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