The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Antony Booth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hooton Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 904m away
Brookfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Swinton Community School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Swinton Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Thrybergh Fullerton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Swinton Queen Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Thrybergh Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Milton School
Special school · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kilnhurst Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kilnhurst Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kilnhurst Primary School?
Kilnhurst Primary School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kilnhurst Primary School take?
Kilnhurst Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kilnhurst Primary School?
Kilnhurst Primary School is in Mexborough, S64 5TA, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kilnhurst Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kilnhurst Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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