Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy, Liversedge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Millbridge is a welcoming school where caring relationships help all pupils feel ready to learn and included in school life. The school excels at supporting vulnerable learners and those with additional needs, with staff expertly trained to provide the right help at the right time. Leaders work closely with families and are committed to removing barriers so every child can succeed.
Key Strengths
- Attendance has improved significantly with leaders using effective systems and positive approaches to support families
- Strong inclusive practice with relentless focus on removing barriers for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Excellent behaviour and a peaceful, orderly school culture where pupils feel valued and respected
- Effective safeguarding with an open culture where concerns are actively managed
- Strong leadership that puts pupils and families at the centre of every decision
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, teaching does not always support pupils to learn key knowledge and language as well as it could
- In early years, staff occasionally miss opportunities to engage in meaningful conversation to develop language and vocabulary
- Pupils do not consistently recall visits and enrichment experiences in detail
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, leaders have established that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
enrichment afternoons, clubs, school librarian roles, play-based activities, boxing, mentoring, community projects
Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy is a strong primary school where leaders have significantly improved attendance and created a safe, inclusive learning environment. The school demonstrates effective leadership, strong behaviour and attendance standards, and a commitment to supporting all pupils including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged learners.
At a Glance
51.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 76%. Maths has declined from 84% to 73%. Writing has improved from 68% to 73%.
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
23.7
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
279 pupils
329 capacity
50 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Liversedge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liversedge
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
5,606
Applications
4,584
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.86004%
Overall absence
23.69478%
Persistent absence
249
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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