SchoolScoresThorpe Hesley Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Upper Wortley Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2PL
0114 257 0153 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 13 July 2017. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
128 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Rotherham comparisons use the 34 of its 75 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 41 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 83 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rotherham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Rotherham figures pool parents at the Rotherham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
74 pupils in this year group.
62% — 2 points above the Rotherham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Rotherham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 68 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 78 |
| Of those, offered a place | 67 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 115 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 72nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 66th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 42nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 67th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 37th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 38th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 7th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.8 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 45th highest of 74 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 36% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 14.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Coit Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lound Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beck Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lound Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022
- Ecclesfield Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redscope Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roughwood Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Windmill Hill Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackburn Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thorpe Hesley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thorpe Hesley Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 July 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Thorpe Hesley Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Thorpe Hesley Primary School?
98% of the 128 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Thorpe Hesley Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Thorpe Hesley Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 78 families put Thorpe Hesley Primary School as their first choice for 68 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 67 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147739.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.