Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Mexborough, Rotherham
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Mexborough, Rotherham for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 19 May 2022. Rotherham has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2018 to 2021 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Meadow View Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, S64 5UA
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Rotherham
- Pupils on roll
- 218 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 26.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 23
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 19 May 2022
Strengths
- “Kilnhurst St Thomas’ CofE Primary Academy is a welcoming, friendly and nurturing school.”
- “The staff team have a unique bond that is underpinned by the desire for all pupils to achieve their full potential.”
- “Staff and pupils have established strong relationships and treat each other with courtesy and respect.”
To improve
- “Leaders have identified the curriculum still needs some more work in some subjects.”
- “However, pupils have limited opportunities to answer reasoning questions and explain their thinking.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 July 2022 (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) | 53% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 25 first-preference applications, 25 offers in total, 25 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2018 to 2021, as Rotherham published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Rotherham.
- Brookfield Primary Academy 0.5 mi Good
- Kilnhurst Primary School 0.6 mi Good
- Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School 0.7 mi Good
- Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School 0.9 mi Some aspects not as strong Last distance published
- Swinton Queen Primary School 0.9 mi Good Last distance published
- Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School 1.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School 1.2 mi Not judged
- Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School 1.4 mi Good Last distance published