Milefield Primary School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Milefield is a school that serves its community with pride. Children are at the heart of this school. Leaders inspire and empower their 'little people to dream big'. All adults provide high-quality learning opportunities, as well as developing pupils' appreciation and understanding of life beyond the school gates. Pupils are safe. All adults at Milefield help them to do their best and care for them well. Pupils behave well around school and bullying is rare. Adults sort out pupils' problems sensitively. Pupils have a strong voice at this school. They readily take on leadership roles, such as members of the pupil parliament, curriculum ambassadors and play leaders. These opportunities enhance pupils' personal skills and enable them to make a significant contribution to the life of the school and beyond. Since the previous inspection, leaders have driven rapid improvement. They have designed a rich and ambitious curriculum. The quality of education and care that pupils receive, together with their outcomes at the end of key stage 2, are significantly improved. Pupils and their parents and carers are justifiably proud of their school.
What the school should improve
- The systematic checking of pupils' understanding is not consistent across all lessons. At times, gaps in learning and pupils' misconceptions are not swiftly addressed. The school should ensure that all staff routinely check for understanding and that any gaps and misconceptions are quickly and effectively adressed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
294 pupils on roll, with places for 315
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
- 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.