Kelford School
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Rotherham
Kelford School is an other school in Rotherham for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 22 May 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Oakdale Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2NU
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 2–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Rotherham
- Pupils on roll
- 172 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 56.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 22 May 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy and excited to come to Kelford School.”
- “Staff greet them warmly as they arrive.”
- “Most pupils settle quickly into the routine of the school day.”
To improve
- “However, a small number of children have mobility issues and their access to this equipment is limited.”
- “This reduces their opportunities for independent play.”
- “Some subject areas, for example early reading, mathematics and communication, are more developed than others.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 July 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Rotherham.
- Abbey School 0.8 mi Standards maintained
- Newman School 2.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rotherham Aspire 3.1 mi School remains Good
- Milton School 5.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Willows School 6.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Abbeywood School 6.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hilltop School 6.9 mi Standards maintained
- Elements Academy 8.5 mi Not judged