Millhouse Primary School
Lee Lane, Millhouse Green, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 9LNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Millhouse Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 26th of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2023, report published 25 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2023
Leaders have established five 'golden rules' that underpin a harmonious and respectful school culture. These rules inspire pupils to treat each other kindly and to behave well. If pupils find it difficult to manage their feelings and behaviour, adults provide exceptional support to help them to get back on track. Bullying almost never happens. If it does, staff intervene to make sure it stops. Pupils are happy in this very inclusive school. Leaders ensure that pupils study an ambitious curriculum. Pupils know that the things they learn now will help them in the future. This inspires pupils to be resilient when learning something new or mastering a skill such as writing. Pupils use their developing knowledge and skills confidently. They are well prepared for their next steps. Leaders provide pupils with many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils enjoy a range of clubs, in areas such as singing, sports and design and technology. Pupils develop their character through the many leadership roles on offer. The head boy and head girl support their school as role models for other pupils. Dinner monitors make sure younger pupils are looked after at lunchtime. Pupil leadership is a 'golden thread' that informs the kindness and care with which pupils treat everyone around them.
What the school should improve
- Adults do not consistently check whether pupils have remembered the most important knowledge in a number of subjects, including PSHE. Pupils have some gaps in their learning, which are not always checked and addressed as effectively as they could be. Leaders should make sure that adults check whether pupils have remembered their learning in order to address any gaps more effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
100 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Millhouse Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurlstone Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Springvale Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Hoylandswaine Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr James Mills
- Phone
- 01226763019
- Address
- Lee Lane, Millhouse Green, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 9LN
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 106586
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.