Kimberworth Community Primary School
Kimberworth Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 1HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kimberworth Community Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 36th of 68 primary schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 May 2024, report published 27 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 May 2024
This is a friendly and welcoming school. There is a strong sense of belonging among pupils and staff, who are proud to be part of the Kimberworth family. Relationships are warm and respectful. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the education their children receive. Behaviour is positive. There is a calm atmosphere throughout school. Staff act swiftly and sensitively if pupils need support to make the right choices. Pupils report that everyone is treated fairly. They say that bullying is rare and any incidents are dealt with effectively by staff. Pupils are safe. They trust adults to help them. Leaders are mindful of the challenges faced by some pupils and their families. Pastoral support to meet individual circumstances is a strength of the school. All pupils have the opportunity to take part in a range of experiences and opportunities, such as trips to 'Magna' to support their science work, as well as a range of clubs. Football and construction clubs are firm favourites among pupils. The school has high expectations for the achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum. Pupils achieve well, particularly in mathematics.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the important knowledge and concepts that pupils need to learn and remember have not been identified as clearly as they could be. This means that teachers do not consistently focus on the most important knowledge and pupils do not secure as deep an understanding in these subjects. The school should ensure that the important knowledge and concepts that pupils need to learn and remember in each subject are clearly identified and then focused on in lessons.
- The early reading curriculum is not implemented consistently well. Occasionally, some teaching is not precise enough. Leaders need to make sure that staff have the knowledge and skills they need to deliver the early reading curriculum effectively. Leaders should monitor the reading curriculum more thoroughly to help ensure greater consistency.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
246 pupils on roll, with places for 316
Schools near Kimberworth Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Ferham Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 13% met the expected standard |
| Thornhill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Redscope Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Alison Stothard
- Phone
- 01709740879
- Address
- Kimberworth Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 1HE
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- URN
- 106845
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.