The Mill Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Barnsley and the wider Barnsley area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The Mill Academy caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 220 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 220, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 18 October 2022, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.