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Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

Rotherham, S64 5UAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#9,419
of 13,686 nationally

About Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy is a Church of England state primary in Rotherham that is currently running above its official capacity, with 221 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 210. The school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 24%. Demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 38 applications for 25 Reception places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.52. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning the school is oversubscribed but still accessible to local families who put it first. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which feeds into the main school. Headteacher Leyton McHale leads a mixed-gender primary that covers the full 3–11 age range.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMeadow View Road, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 5UA
HeadteacherLeyton McHale
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils221
Free School Meals (FSM)27.6%
School Capacity221 / 210 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (19 May 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolMusic RoomsGymnasiumSports HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

Source: stthomas-kilnhurst.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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