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Thornhill Primary School

Rotherham, S61 1TDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
#8,597
of 13,686 nationally

About Thornhill Primary School

Thornhill Primary School in Rotherham is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, and it is a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 40 applications for 32 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.25. All 31 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for families who list it as their top choice, the likelihood of securing a spot is very high. The school is led by headteacher Karen Hill and has a capacity of 360 pupils, currently housing 339. It does not have a religious character. While the data does not include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the oversubscription figures alone indicate a solid level of local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClough Bank, Rotherham, Rotherham, S61 1TD
HeadteacherKaren Hill
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils339
Free School Meals (FSM)41.9%
School Capacity339 / 360 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 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, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosGymnasiumSensory RoomMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballTennisAthleticsCricketDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningEco ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:15

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: thornhillprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Thornhill 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.