Milefield Primary School Engage, Inspire, Empower, Learn

Our School Vision

Our core vision of Engage, Inspire, Empower & Learn is interwoven throughout our teaching and learning experiences.

Engage:
Motivating children to learn in every lesson, every day.

Inspire:
Developing a thirst for knowledge and building aspirations.

Empower:
Providing the skills for success at the next phase of education and beyond.

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Statistics

Milefield Primary School is an average sized primary school with 300 pupils on roll. It is a 1.5 form entry school with 3 classes per key stage. There is also a 52-place nursery for children from age 3. The school attendance target is 97%; we have a number of incentives and strategies aimed at raising attendance. Our main priority is the delivery of an effective broad and balanced curriculum aimed at improving outcomes across all subjects. School improvement priorities 2021-22 include narrowing the gap to national across all key stages (Reading, Writing & Maths) with a particular focus on raising standards in writing.

We are proud to be a member of Hoyland Common Academy Trust. We joined July 2021 and have been working alongside the trust for the last 2 years. They have provided support and training to our staff and ensure the best possible outcomes for all pupils. If you would like more information on HCAT, please see the About Us menu for a link to their homepage.

Attendance

96"> %

2020-21 Academic Year
EYFS GLD

55"> %

2020-21
KS1 RWM

54"> %

2020-21
KS2 RWM

67"> %

2020-21

Our Staff

The best thing about teaching is seeing the satisfaction from pupils who I have helped overcome hurdles and seeing them achieve their goals. I started as a parent volunteer and developed a passion for helping children on their journey through more...primary school.
Miss Howell
HLTA
I never intended becoming a teacher and did not begin my working career as one. I have had various jobs outside of education and eventually came to a crossroads where I was not sure what I wanted to do. My aunty was a Head teacher and suggested teaching. more...I went to University to study and qualified as a teacher. I have not looked back since. I really enjoy seeing children make progress and especially enjoy teaching mathematics.
Mr Branigan
Teacher
I got into teaching as my Dad was a teacher so I thought I'd try it! Once I tried it I found that I loved it and was actually quite good at it, so I stuck at it and here I am all these years later! The thing I enjoy the most is actually being in the classroom more...and teaching the children, doing interesting and exciting topics and sparking their imagination.
Mrs Morgan-Briggs
Teacher
It’s a wonderful feeling to see the lightbulb moment when children realise what they can achieve and knowing you’ve been that helping hand when children don’t quite understand a problem.
Mr Poxton
TA
I became deputy head at Milefield in 2017. I started my career in 2008 in Cudworth, left Cudworth to work in Wakefield for 2 years as Assistant HT. Then took a brief break to travel and came back to Barnsley after this. I have always loved teaching more...and working with young people. They make the job interesting every day. I look forward to seeing what our pupils will do in their futures and enjoy being a part of their journey.
Mr Mcclure
Deputy Head Teacher
I am an avid musician whose passion for the subject comes through in Music lessons. I work across Milefield covering PPA for all year groups so I am lucky to be able to teach a full range of primary school children. I started at Milefield in 2015 more...and enjoy seeing the progress and outcomes our pupils achieve.
Mr Trickett
Teacher
I decided to work in education so that I could make a positive difference to the current and future lives of children by encouraging and helping them to realise their full potential. The thing I like the most about being a Teaching Assistant more...is helping children to overcome hurdles and seeing them achieve things they didn't think were possible.
Miss Tooley
TA
When my daughter turned 4, I decided to complete an Early Years Degree as I wanted to find out more about how children learn and develop during the early years of their lives. During this time, I learned that as adults, we play an important role more...in ensuring that our children are being provided with the best possible learning opportunities and experiences. I then completed my teacher training immediately after my degree and trained at Milefield Primary School throughout 2020-21. I am now working as a Reception Class Teacher at Milefield and I cannot wait to play a huge part in the children's learning journey, preparing them for success in the rest of their school years.
Miss Halford
Teacher
When I was a child I always loved being expressive through art, experimenting, designing, creating and solving problems. When I grew older I still loved all of these things, as well as always naturally being caring and comfortable around children. more...I knew then that teaching was a route I wanted to choose. I enjoy being a teacher as I love to see children discover new experiences every day and the positive impact this has on them. It is a pleasure to teach and support young children to become independent, aspirational, caring, kind and considerate individuals and to know that this is something that you have helped to achieve.
Miss Waring
Teacher
Currently I am an NQT on my teaching journey at Milefield after joining this year. I recently completed my PGCE ITT course at Sheffield Hallam University, which followed my Maths degree. I have always had a passion for teaching as I can see the more...positive impact that I have upon our future. No day is ever the same which means every day is always exciting. I can't wait to inspire our students into well-mannered adults that have an extremely successful future.
Mr Watling
Teacher
The best thing about teaching for me is the children. Their innocence, their responses, their reactions and their wit that makes me smile on a daily basis. I love being able to feed their imaginations and watch their minds grow with possibilities more...and inspiration. Teaching has always been something I was interested in, from being little. I was surrounded by teachers growing up. It was my favourite game when I was younger. For me it seemed like a natural thing to do and the right career path to follow. For me, the children and families in Grimethorpe make this job what it is, and I can't imagine doing this job anywhere else.
Miss Gillespie
Teacher
Hello, I’m Mrs Trickett and I have been at Milefield for over 10 years now; I can honestly say there is no better place to work. The pupils, staff and families are positive and hard-working. There is a real sense of community and family which more...is amazing to be part of. I became a teacher because I believe that working together with pupils, parents and colleagues I have the capacity and drive to make a real difference and provide the best possible education for the children I serve. I am dedicated to ensuring pupils in my care have every opportunity to achieve their full potential and achieve the best outcomes. Children deserve our time, commitment and are capable of real greatness if we foster this through engaging learning and a supportive and enabling environment. It goes without saying that the best thing about being in education is the children; the diversity and curiosity they bring to each and every day with a smile on their face. When I’m not at Milefield I’m kept rather busy taking care of my 2 children, Edie (aged 4) and Tabby (aged 1).
Mrs Trickett
Head Teacher
I have always wanted to work with children ever since I was very young and I spent a lot of time working in childcare overseas. When I returned to the UK I decided to train as a teacher and it is the best decision I ever made. The greatest thing about more...teaching for me, is being able to witness the growth and successes in every child. Every day is different and inspiring especially when there is glitter! But my biggest achievement from teaching is the opportunity to have a positive impact on our youngest learners every single day, this is something I will always be grateful for.
Mrs Critchley
Teacher
See children flourish and grow as they go through school is the reason that I love my role as a teaching assistant. Knowing that I have been a helping hand in children achieving their goals is such a fantastic and rewarding feeling.
Miss McCue
TA
The reason I chose to be in education is to be able to help the children develop and grow. I love my job because I get to support the children to achieve the best possible outcome and seeing the look of joy on a Childs face when they achieve this is priceless. more...Also, teaching a new concept to a child and then seeing them put it into use on their own is one of the best parts of being a HLTA.
Mrs Thompson
HLTA
I have always wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I would play teachers as a child and dreamt of having my own class to teach in real life. It is the most rewarding job knowing that each day that I step into the classroom I will be more...teaching something new to children and helping to shape them into whatever they dream of becoming. The thing I enjoy most about being a teacher is seeing children learn and achieve something new each day, no matter how small this is. Those moments make all of the hard work worthwhile.
Miss Corradini
Teacher
Hello, I'm Miss Beckingham (or Miss Beck for short) I became a nursery nurse because from an early age I loved being around children. Caring/playing with them and babysitting. 21 years later I still LOVE my job. One of my favourite things more...about it is seeing the awe and wonder on children's faces, as they get excited about a new experience. Plus, I get to still be a big kid! Life is an adventure when you're learning...
Miss Beckingham
Nursery Nurse
I am a Teaching Assistant with HLTA status working in Key Stage 1. Recently I returned to Milefield School where I previously worked for several years, mainly in the Early Years Unit. I've always loved to help children develop and grow into amazing more...individuals. Most importantly I love to create an atmosphere where the children can laugh, play and love.
Mrs Lindley
TA
I am a an Early Years Practitioner working in the Early Years unit. I have 16 years experience working in a wide range of settings including SEN settings. I love to work with children & help them grow to become amazing independent individuals more...and offer learning experiences that they can all acess to learn & achieve.
Mrs Ainsworth
Nursery Nurse
I work at Milefield Primary because of how rewarding the job is helping and supporting local families and children individually grow and learn and aspire to be the best they can. I love helping children at Milefield throughout the year grown more...and become independent and see that the hard work really pays off and the children are a pleasure to support.
Miss Morgan
TA
I am a Teaching Assistant here at milefield working 1 to 1 in reception class. I Really enjoy helping and guiding the children in their school work and in developing friendships within their class. To see the look on their face when they have accomplished more...a task is amazing. I really do love the job that I do.
Mrs Needham
TA
I started working at Milefield in 2009 as a TA and 12 Years later I am still around. I am very passionate about my role in school and the village of Grimethorpe .I am born and bred here so that makes me a true Grimier just like most of you are . I will more...always treat you with the respect that each and every one of us deserve. I am available in school every day for any issues / worries around attendance and wellbeing of your child and yourself if needed. I believe that a good home/ school partnership is key to ensuring an enjoyable experience during your child's primary school years. My door is always open and phone always switched on for anyone.
Miss Jones
Pupil Welfare Lead
I wanted to be in education since I was little, although I was ‘the cheeky one’ I would always love to help the teacher cut out, tidy and I remember thinking “I can’t wait to be stood at the front of my own class” I strive to be the teacher more...that children come back to in years and years to come and remember that I was their first teacher that imparted life lessons they will never forget- I feel very lucky that I am in a position at Milefield where I can influence and be a role model to the children in this school, as a teacher and as part of SLT to keep the school moving forward and striving to be the best we can be.
Miss Till
EYFS Leader
I’ve just started my venture at Milefield in September after moving to Barnsley just before the summer holidays. Before moving I worked in a Special School, working with children with Autism. I have always loved working with children of more...all ages, no day is ever the same. I look forward to seeing and playing a part in the children’s development.
Mr Smee
TA
I became a Class Teacher at Milefield Primary in 2021 after completing my university degree in 2020 and my Initial Teacher Training in 2021. I have always known I wanted a career in teaching as I love seeing the incredible journey children have more...year on year as they grow into young adults.
Miss Foster
Teacher
The reason I love to teach and assist in a child’s learning is, The happiness I see in their faces when the I cannot do this becomes… I can do this. It is the making a difference every day. It is knowing that I have encouraged minds to think, more...hands to create greatness.
Mrs Little
HLTA
I started TA training at Milefield Primary because working with children is very rewarding. What I like most is helping to make a positive difference to children’s lives and bringing a smile to their faces :)
Miss Stacey
TA
This is my third year of teaching and first year at Milefield! My favourite year to teach is Year 6, I find it so rewarding watching children achieve their full potential. I love reading and am passionate about encouraging reading for pleasure more...in schools and in the classroom. I am currently studying a Masters in Education with a focus on reading for pleasure.
Miss Creamer
Teacher
It was this year that I became a Teacher at MFPS, after completing my first year as a qualified teacher, at Worsbrough. I am so pleased to be utilising all of my skills and sharing a passion for learning to the children at Milefield. With everyday more...being unique it is ongoing pursuit for excellence, yet, it is so rewarding to see the final outcome, which can only be achieved through the hard work and determination, of everyone involved.
Miss Greasley
Teacher

Remote Education

To support children who experience a bubble closure, we have our remote learning approach.

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