Milefield Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Milefield Lane, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Milefield Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 22nd of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 2 May 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

42 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

294 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals37.4%

37.4%, 10.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.2%

9.2%, 12.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.3%

16.3%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.1%

5.1%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Milefield Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Ladywood Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	52% met the expected standard
Birkwood Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	61% met the expected standard
Churchfield Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	80% met the expected standard
Cherry Dale Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	63% met the expected standard
Lift Shafton	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: HCAT
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Jade Crosby
Phone: 01226710329
Website: milefieldprimary.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Milefield Lane, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7BH
Local authority: Barnsley
URN: 148442

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.