Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Meadow View Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, S64 5UAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Mexborough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 9th of 10 primary schools in Mexborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2014, report published 8 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 May 2022
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. Christian values such as compassion, forgiveness, respect, perseverance and truthfulness are fundamental to the ethos of the school. They are reflected in pupils' character and their attitudes towards school life. Leaders have high expectations for every pupil. They have made sure that the curriculum is engaging and provides pupils with 'memorable moments' at the start of each term. Pupils talk about their learning with enthusiasm and passion. They can remember learning that took place in previous years. Behaviour in lessons and at breaktimes is good. Pupils have positive learning attitudes and enjoy being at school. Pupils say that bullying is rare. If unkind name-calling happens, pupils know that staff will sort it out. They trust staff in school and are happy to speak to them about their worries. Pupils are given responsibilities in school that they really enjoy. 'Upstanding School Prefects', 'Pupil Parliament' and the 'Worship Council' mean that pupils have a voice. They meet regularly with leaders to share their feelings and ideas. Pupils also participate in sporting competitions, musical performances and fundraising activities with great excitement.
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not always get the opportunity to use mathematical reasoning in their work. They are not always given the opportunity to attain the appropriate depth of understanding. Leaders should ensure they make it clear to teachers how and when they should include reasoning opportunities within sequences of learning.
- For some foundation subjects, the curriculum is still relatively new. Leaders have not had an opportunity to review its success. Leaders now need to make sure teachers fully implement the curriculum. Subject leaders should ensure this is regularly monitored.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
218 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Kilnhurst Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Swinton Queen Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Leyton McHale
- Phone
- 01709570297
- Address
- Meadow View Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, S64 5UA
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- URN
- 145273
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.