Millcourt School, Halifax
Millcourt School is a special school for pupils aged 9 to 18 in Halifax. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Millcourt School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Millcourt School are Broadbeck Learning Centre (1.3 miles, Good); Co-op Academy Southfield (1.9 miles, Good); Bradford Beacon School (3.1 miles); and Prism Independent School (3.5 miles, Good).
Broadbeck Learning CentreCo-op Academy SouthfieldBradford Beacon SchoolPrism Independent School
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Millcourt School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Millcourt School has an education, health and care plan (62 of 62 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Low Moor Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brow Lane (before), 110 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Millcourt School excels at creating a calm, orderly environment where pupil welfare is central to everything the school does. Staff are well-trained in safeguarding and behaviour management, with proven success in reducing incidents and helping pupils manage their behaviour through personalized support plans. The school works closely with families and local authorities to support attendance and ensure every pupil receives the help they need.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with knowledgeable staff who readily report concerns and leaders taking appropriate action
- Effective behaviour management policy resulting in reduced incidents and restrictive physical interventions over time
- Comprehensive risk assessments and support plans for pupils, reviewed regularly with input from professionals and families
- Good attendance procedures with quick action when pupils are absent, including communication with local authorities where needed
- Leaders prioritize pupils' physical and mental well-being in all decision-making
Areas for Improvement
- Complaints policy initially lacked sufficient independence at the final stage of investigation, though this was corrected before report publication
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - staff receive appropriate training, are knowledgeable about concerns, and leaders take prompt action with comprehensive electronic records maintained.
Millcourt School is an independent special school for pupils aged 9-18 with social, emotional and mental health needs, many of whom also have autism. The school met all independent school standards checked during this emergency inspection in December 2024.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Millcourt School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 10 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
62 pupils
63 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Halifax
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Halifax
Across Calderdale council
Places available
2,994
Applications
2,231
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All secondary applications across Calderdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
62
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Millcourt School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
62
Total Pupils
55
Boys
7
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Millcourt School
What are GCSE results like at Millcourt School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Millcourt School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Millcourt School's Ofsted rating?
Millcourt School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2023, it was rated Good.
Does Millcourt School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2023, Millcourt School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Millcourt School?
Millcourt School has around 62 pupils on roll.
Does Millcourt School have specialist SEN provision?
Millcourt School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Millcourt School?
Millcourt School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Millcourt School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 10 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Millcourt School?
Millcourt School is at 2 Shelf Mills, Wade House, Halifax, HX3 7PA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)