New Mill Junior School

A outstanding academy converter school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for New Mill Junior School.

Holmfirth, HD91LJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
18 June 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Royds Avenue
New Mill
Holmfirth, HD91LJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147799
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Royds Avenue, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 1LJ
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
151
Free School Meals
24.5% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
151 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Building a Brighter Future Together"

Respect Friendship Kindness Respectful Ready to Learn Responsible for Actions

Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust is an inclusive trust which welcomes church and community schools and celebrates diversity and distinctive context. The Trust states its vision as Church of England schools working in partnership with community schools and a mission to promote excellence for all pupils within an environment that values diversity.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Reverend Mrs E Barrow, Executive Head Teacher, emphasising that children’s well-being is at the heart of the school, the importance of getting the right start, and a partnership with Learning Accord Multi-Academy Trust to build a brighter future together.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

New Mill Friends Association

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and vibrant curriculum that goes beyond the formal National Curriculum Values-based education to support respectful and well-rounded learners Development of resilience, curiosity and creativity through exciting and varied topics Emphasis on reading, writing and maths and lifelong learning Subject Leaders ensure meaningful learning within contexts and celebrate diversity and inclusion

Admissions Criteria

Admission arrangements are determined by the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust as the admissions authority for New Mill Schools. The Admissions Policy can be viewed via the site. Applications for admission to Infant or Junior School should be made between 1 September and the closing date of 15 January using the Kirklees online application service. Kirklees Council administers the place allocation process and online applications. A child in Year 2 at New Mill Infant School does not automatically gain a place in Year 3 at New Mill Junior School; separate applications are required. In Year 6, parents have until 31 October to apply for High School online. If moving into the area mid-year, apply via the Kirklees Pupil Admissions website.

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