New Mill Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kirkroyds Lane New Mill Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 1LS |
| Reference Number | 147517 |
New Mill Infant School is performing exceptionally well, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding across all evaluated areas, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school's inspiring vision fosters a supportive, inclusive environment where pupils are proud to belong, and they consistently demonstrate exemplary behavior. The wide-ranging curriculum equips pupils with essential skills and knowledge, and staff effectively support all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). As this was the school's first inspection, it indicates a strong foundation from which further progress can continue.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 79 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.23%
Girls: 41.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| 2 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High aspirations and expectations for all pupils.
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils promoting a caring environment.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum designed for comprehensive learning.
- Effective phonics teaching that supports early reading skills.
- Variety of enrichment and extracurricular activities enhancing personal development.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
New Mill Junior School
Royds Avenue, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1LJ |
0.19 miles |
|
Netherthong Primary School
School Street, Netherthong, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3EB |
1.06 miles |
|
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Wadman Road, Scholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1SZ |
1.09 miles |
|
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Cartworth Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2RG |
1.11 miles |
|
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB |
1.17 miles |
|
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Marsh Hall Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XD |
1.23 miles |
|
Upperthong Junior and Infant School
Burnlee Road, Upperthong Junior & Infant School, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2LE |
1.64 miles |
|
Hepworth Junior and Infant School
Maingate, Hepworth, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1TJ |
1.73 miles |
|
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Jaggar Lane, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6BT |
1.94 miles |
|
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Butts Road, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TZ |
2.22 miles |
|
Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Greave Road, Hade Edge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2DF |
2.3 miles |
|
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School
Waterside Lane, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2PF |
2.41 miles |
|
Shepley First School
Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DD |
2.41 miles |
|
Birdsedge First School
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XR |
2.98 miles |
|
Netherton Infant and Nursery School
Netherton Moor Road, Netherton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7JE |
3 miles |
|
Shelley First School
School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8HU |
3.04 miles |
|
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Moor Lane, Netherton, Moor Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7HF |
3.07 miles |
|
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy
Berry Brow I & N School, Birch Road, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7LP |
3.17 miles |
|
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School
Holmfirth Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 4DA |
3.36 miles |
|
Cumberworth CofE First School
Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NU |
3.37 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Holmfirth High School
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE |
0.37 miles |
|
Honley High School
Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ |
2.17 miles |
|
Castle Hill School
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL |
3.37 miles |
|
Newsome Academy
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN |
3.38 miles |
|
King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG |
3.66 miles |
|
Moor End Academy
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA |
4.04 miles |
|
Southgate School
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG |
4.15 miles |
|
Woodley School and College
Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JE |
4.17 miles |
|
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL |
4.25 miles |
|
Kirklees College
Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3LD |
4.45 miles |
|
Colne Valley High School
Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5SP |
4.57 miles |
|
ES Independent School Kirklees
20 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EN |
4.86 miles |
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Greenhead College
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4ES |
4.88 miles |