Millhouse Primary School
Sheffield, S36 9LN · Barnsley · primary school
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17th of 72 primary schools in Barnsley we can score, 77 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.0/10 against 3,909 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Millhouse Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft Club, Choir club, and Sport Club, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Millhouse Primary School
Overview
Millhouse Primary School is described as a “very inclusive” environment where leaders have established an “ambitious curriculum” and a culture underpinned by five ‘golden rules’. Pupils are “happy” and “well prepared for their next steps”, benefiting from strong support for reading and personal development. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards across education, behaviour, and leadership.
Strengths
- Leaders foster a “harmonious and respectful school culture” where “bullying almost never happens” and adults provide “exceptional support” for pupils managing their feelings.
- Reading is a clear priority, with skilled adults helping pupils catch up and a well-stocked library featuring ‘favourite five’ books for each year group.
- Pupils study an “ambitious curriculum” that builds deep knowledge in subjects like history and science, preparing them to apply concepts confidently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as peers, with leaders working to “remove any barriers” to learning.
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised, resulting in a positive atmosphere where staff are “proud to work at this inclusive school”.
Areas to improve
- Adults do not consistently check whether pupils have remembered key knowledge in subjects including PSHE, leading to unaddressed gaps in learning.
- Checks on pupil retention in mathematics are not always precise enough, allowing some misconceptions to go unnoticed.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective” and that leaders have established a “highly effective culture of safeguarding” with thorough record-keeping and tenacious follow-up on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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