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Kilnhurst Primary School

Rotherham, S64 5TAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#4,674
of 13,686 nationally

About Kilnhurst Primary School

Parents considering Kilnhurst Primary School will find a school that local families clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 24 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, being realistic about your chances is important. The school has a nursery provision, which can sometimes give families a foot in the door. With 173 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236, there is some physical space, but the demand for places is strong. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2016, when it was rated Requires Improvement. For parents, that trajectory of improvement is a positive signal.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHooton Road, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 5TA
HeadteacherAntony Booth
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils173
Free School Meals (FSM)18.7%
School Capacity173 / 236 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketRoundersCross CountryGymnasticsDanceAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubEco ClubDramaGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kilnhurst Primary School

Kilnhurst Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.