The Hill Primary Academy
Tudor Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Hill Primary Academy is a primary school in Rotherham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 46th of 68 primary schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2023, report published 4 June 2023
- 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 4 May 2023
The Hill Primary Academy is a safe and welcoming school. Teachers establish clear routines for pupils' behaviour. These focus on leaders' three priorities for behaviour in school: be ready, be respectful, be safe. Most pupils engage well in lessons and are keen to learn. A small number of pupils have complex needs and require extra help to behave well in school. Leaders and staff work very effectively with these pupils. The atmosphere around school is calm. At social times, pupils play well together. Bullying is very rare. Pupils know that teachers support them to resolve any 'fallings out' that happen in school. Staff engage well with pupils at social times. They chat to pupils and join in with games, including football. Pupils understand how to look after their mental health and keep fit. Pupils enjoy welcoming visitors to their school. Sometimes people from the local community come to school to talk about their jobs. This helps pupils to start thinking about the world of work. Pupils experience a range of educational visits. Some of these teach them about how to stay safe. For example, pupils spend time with the 'Crucial Crew' to learn about the work of the emergency services. Pupils have opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities and are proud to do so. For example, some pupils are eco-warriors and/or anti-bullying ambassadors. There is also a 'Young Voices' choir. Members of the choir participate in musical events, both in and out of school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, especially French and music, the curriculum is less well delivered than in the vast majority because some staff lack confidence. Pupils' experiences are inconsistent. Leaders should continue with their planned programme of staff development to ensure these subjects meet the high standards seen within the rest of the curriculum.
- Pupils' knowledge and experience of faiths and cultures other than their own lack depth. They do not have sufficient opportunity to develop their understanding of other cultures. Leaders should continue to strengthen the range of wider cultural experiences that pupils receive.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
369 pupils on roll, with places for 461
Schools near The Hill Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Gooseacre Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Goldthorpe Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Highgate Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Carrfield Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirsten Middleton
- Phone
- 01709892145
- Address
- Tudor Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0DS
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 138700
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.