SchoolScoresNew Mill Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Royds Avenue, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 1LJ
01484 955820 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 18 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Holmfirth comparisons use the 9 of its 15 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Holmfirth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holmfirth. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holmfirth. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holmfirth. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holmfirth. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 58% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holmfirth. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Holmfirth. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Holmfirth figures pool parents at the Holmfirth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
37 pupils in this year group.
49% — 11 points below the Kirklees average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kirklees. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 15 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 15 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 15 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 15 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 15 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Higher than 14% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.6 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 15 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Holmfirth. Higher than 51% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- New Mill Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior and Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Netherthong Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brockholes CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hepworth Junior and Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upperthong Junior and Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shepley First School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is New Mill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
New Mill Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2024.
How did New Mill Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend New Mill Junior School?
78% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend New Mill Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147799.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.