Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy, Liversedge

Good
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~442m)Possible (~632m)Unlikely (~822m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Rhona Pleasant
Pupils:279 / 329 capacity
LA:Kirklees
Phone:01924668836
Address:Vernon Road, Liversedge, WF15 6HU
Trust:SHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2015

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 13 January 2026View full report
URN:141688
UKPRN:10048633
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Spen Valley
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-6ppMaths-11ppWriting+5pp

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

Flush (on)
98m · 2 min walk
Leeds Road Frost Hill (S bound)
112m · 2 min walk
Leeds Rd Thornleigh Drive (N bound)
177m · 3 min walk
Swan Lights
207m · 3 min walk
Mill Bridge
284m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

85%

Available places

279 pupils

329 capacity

50 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Liversedge

Low pressure
New homes approved:216
Projected new pupils:54

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liversedge

Admissions Demand - Kirklees

Low demand0.82x oversubscription

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)

13 January 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
5 October 2021
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
7 February 2018
Requires ImprovementReport
Leadership & ManagementRequires Improvement

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

7.86004%

Overall absence

23.69478%

Persistent absence

249

Enrolments

Authorised4.4875%
Unauthorised3.37253%
Persistent (10%+)23.69478%
Severe (50%+)2.81124%

Absence trend

5.82545%
18/19
5.2602%
20/21
7.99293%
21/22
7.77373%
22/23
8.15635%
23/24
7.86004%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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