The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 378
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 48.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kirsten Middleton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Tudor Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 0DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Gooseacre Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Goldthorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
The Robert Ogden School
Independent · 1.8km away
Highgate Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Astrea Academy Dearne
Secondary · 2.2km away
Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Hill Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Hill Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hill Primary Academy?
The Hill Primary Academy currently has 378 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hill Primary Academy take?
The Hill Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Hill Primary Academy?
The Hill Primary Academy is in Rotherham, S63 0DS, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hill Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Hill Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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