Millcourt School
Halifax, Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber · HX3 7PA
Millcourt School is a small independent school in Halifax, with roughly 62 pupils on roll. Co-educational and non-boarding, it admits pupils from age 11 and operates a formal 11+ entry process. Inspected by the ISI and led by headteacher Mr Neil Bourke, its intimate size means classes are likely to be small. Families considering Millcourt should look closely at its published outcomes, which sit well below national benchmarks.
62
Pupils
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Overview & data
- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 62
- Location
- Halifax, Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/millcourt-school
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Neil Bourke
Latest results
Attainment 8
4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school offers GCSE qualifications, but its recent attainment is markedly below national figures. The average Attainment 8 score stands at 4.0 against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, compared with a national average of 47%. Parents will want to discuss these results directly with the school and understand how individual pupils are supported.
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Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small independent school with a close-knit setting, though its published GCSE outcomes warrant careful scrutiny before any decision.
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Millcourt School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Millcourt School located?
Millcourt School is located at 2 Shelf Mills, Wade House, Shelf, Halifax, HX3 7PA.
What type of school is Millcourt School?
Millcourt School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Millcourt School?
Millcourt School has approximately 62 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.