New Mill Junior School
Holmfirth, HD9 1LJ · Kirklees · primary school
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20th of 99 primary schools in Kirklees we can score, 144 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 — 4.0/10 against 2,689 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Mill Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 132 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about New Mill Junior School
Overview
New Mill Junior School is described as a "warm and nurturing school" where pupils are "safe and happy." The inspection found that the school helps pupils to "flourish" and become "well-rounded, self-assured and respectful individuals." Leaders and staff maintain "extremely positive working relationships" with pupils, ensuring high expectations are met.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "engaging and rich," with key learning "mapped out... precisely across all subjects" to prepare pupils for future education.
- Staff "skilfully identify, and address, any misunderstandings," ensuring pupils are "secure in key subject knowledge" before progressing.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a "significant strength," with staff adapting resources "superbly."
- Pupils demonstrate a "love of books and a thirst for reading," with those falling behind receiving immediate support to "rapidly catch up."
- Personal development is "rich and varied," including a "robust and well designed" personal, social and health education programme.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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