The Mill Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Lobwood, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Mill Academy is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 44th of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 June 2017, report published 11 September 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

211 pupils on roll, with places for 220

Eligible for free school meals40.3%

40.3%, 13.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.2%

14.2%, 7.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.3%

21.3%, 6.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Mill Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Bank End Primary Academy	0.4 miles	Report card: Strong standard	92% met the expected standard
Ward Green Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	63% met the expected standard
The Forest Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	70% met the expected standard
Worsbrough Common Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	66% met the expected standard
Hunningley Primary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	87% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: HCAT
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Miss Lisa Clayton
Phone: 01226289096
Website: themillacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Lobwood, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5EP
Local authority: Barnsley
URN: 141097

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.