New Mill Junior School
Royds Avenue, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 1LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
New Mill Junior School is a primary school in Holmfirth for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 5th of 12 primary schools in Holmfirth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 18 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
This is a warm and nurturing school. The values of respect, friendship and kindness are seen throughout the school. Pupils are safe and happy here. There are extremely positive working relationships between adults and pupils. Staff know pupils well. The school helps pupils to flourish. They become well-rounded, self- assured and respectful individuals. Pupils are exceptionally well behaved. They are courteous and polite to adults and to each other. In class, pupils pay close attention to their teachers. Pupils work extremely hard in lessons. The support pupils receive from adults enables them to manage their own behaviour and emotions. Pupils are reflective and considerate. Pupils rise to the high expectations that the school has for them. Pupils benefit from an engaging and rich curriculum. The vast majority of pupils achieve well. Pupils have many opportunities to contribute to school life. Pupils take up a wide range of responsibilities. For example, some pupils are librarians or members of the school council. Some pupils are in the school's 'wild things' group. These pupils raise awareness of how to look after our planet. The school offers an exceptional range of clubs and opportunities. The school encourages pupils to try new things. For example, pupils compete in sporting events, perform at local theatres and participate in folk festivals. Pupils are extremely proud to represent their school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
132 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near New Mill Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mill Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Netherthong Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Evelyne Barrow
- Phone
- 01484955820
- Address
- Royds Avenue, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 1LJ
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 147799
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.