The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 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
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Leyton McHale (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Meadow View Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5UA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrookfield Primary Academy
Primary · 850m away
Kilnhurst Primary School
Primary · 904m away
Swinton Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Swinton Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Milton School
Special school · 1.5km away
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Swinton Queen Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy?
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy take?
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy?
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy is in Mexborough, S64 5UA, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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