Is Thorpe Hesley Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 2 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 12th of 95 primary schools in Rotherham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thorpe Hesley Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at Thorpe Hesley Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Thorpe Hesley Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Thorpe Hesley Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Thorpe Hesley Primary School

Upper Wortley Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2PL

Local ranking12th of 95 primary schools in Rotherham

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

478

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 69.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 74

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 547
Boys: 295 (51%)
Girls: 285 (49%)
Capacity: 478 (121% full)
SEND: 18.3%
FSM Eligible: 8.9%
EAL: 2.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 16.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,135/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
White Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Black African: 0.9%
Asian Pakistani: 0.6%

90.8%

White British

2.1%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01142570153

THP-office@nclt.ac.uk

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Upper Wortley Road

Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 147739
UKPRN: 10086829
Establishment No.: 2032
Trust: NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST

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