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Milefield Primary School
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Milefield Primary School
- Primary
- Barnsley S72 7BH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Early reading is taught consistently well by fully trained staff. Pupils鈥� phonics knowledge builds securely.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is a strength of the school; it clearly sets out the important knowledge that pupils need to learn.
Areas Needing Improvement: Systematic checking of pupils鈥� understanding is not consistent across all lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading by the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers ensure that pupils get any additional practice they need, including older pupils who attend catch-up sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well around school and bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are fully included in all aspects of school life. Effective support is in place and staff training ensures effective adaptations in lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe and bullying is rare. Adults sort out pupils鈥� problems sensitively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils have a strong understanding of online safety and different types of families and relationships in Britain today. Assemblies promote values and safety.
Parent Feedback: Pupils and their parents and carers are justifiably proud of their school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils access clubs including football, singing, mindfulness, and art.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel very well supported and are proud to work at Milefield.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching ensures pupils achieve well and are well prepared for their next steps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and staff have developed effective approaches to implement the curriculum and to support pupils鈥� learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some elements of the school鈥檚 plans, such as systematic checking of pupils' understanding, are not applied consistently.
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About Us
Milefield Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 285 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | - | 24.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 6.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Milefield Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1