Millcourt School
Millcourt School is an independent special school in Halifax for pupils aged 9 to 18. It has 62 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Millcourt School is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
Ofsted inspection: January 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 9-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 2 Shelf Mills Wade House Shelf Halifax HX3 7PA |
| Phone | 01274924661 |
| Reference Number | 147983 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 62 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 88.71%
Girls: 11.29% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Millcourt School has demonstrated effective management and care for its students, meeting all independent school standards in health, safety, and welfare as confirmed by its latest inspection. Strong safeguarding practices are in place, ensuring that staff are well trained and responsive to concerns. The environment is generally calm, facilitating better behavior management and pupil engagement. Despite recent adjustments to enhance their complaints policy, the school is committed to maintaining high standards of care and support for its pupils, all of whom have specialized educational needs.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Aug 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding and child protection measures.
- Calm and orderly school environment.
- History of comprehensive training for staff on student welfare.
- Proactive approach towards attendance and support for families.
- Compliant and updated complaints policy.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Millcourt School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Millcourt School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Millcourt School is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
When was Millcourt School last inspected by Ofsted?
Millcourt School was last inspected in January 2025.
How many pupils does Millcourt School have?
Millcourt School has 62 pupils on roll.
What age range does Millcourt School cover?
Millcourt School for pupils aged 9 to 18.
Where is Millcourt School?
Millcourt School is at 2 Shelf Mills, Wade House, Shelf, Halifax, HX3 7PA.