Thorpe Hesley Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Upper Wortley Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2PLOpen in maps

Thorpe Hesley Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 5th of 68 primary schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 July 2017, report published 25 September 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 November 2023

Pupils are extremely happy at Thorpe Hesley Primary School. They are passionate about learning. Pupils are excellent ambassadors for the school. They shine in the many leadership roles available to them. For example, pupils are mature and diligent school council members, prefects, reading buddies and mentors. The school has very high expectations of pupils' conduct and achievement. Pupils respond positively to these expectations. They achieve highly and behave well. Pupils' exceptional attitudes help to create a calm and purposeful environment in school. Pupils are conscientious citizens with a keen sense of fairness. They raise funds for many worthy causes. For example, pupils organise events to raise money for charity. They recently established a bereavement fund and coordinated a baking sale to help to support a school in Gambia. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their talents and to pursue their interests. For instance, pupils enjoy multi-sports, football and basketball. Some learn to play musical instruments, including piano, saxophone and guitar. Pupils are active in the community. They attend the local church during harvest festival, perform plays for parents and carers at Christmas and sing carols in the local village. Pupils relished performing at a recent 'music extravaganza' at the trust's high school.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

74 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

580 pupils on roll, with places for 478

Eligible for free school meals7.2%

7.2%, 19.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.7%

1.7%, 19.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.7%

14.7%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Thorpe Hesley Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Coit Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Lound Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Beck Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good30% met the expected standard
Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School2 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Lound Infant School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Hewitt
Phone
01142570153
Website
thorpehesleyprimary.rotherham.sch.uk
Address
Upper Wortley Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2PL
Local authority
Rotherham
URN
147739

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.