Thorpe Hesley Primary School
Rotherham, S61 2PL · Rotherham · primary school
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10th of 84 primary schools in Rotherham we can score, 96 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorpe Hesley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 14.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and Rocksteady club, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 580 pupils against a stated capacity of 478. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with extracurricular activities like Rocksteady?
What Ofsted said about Thorpe Hesley Primary School
Overview
Thorpe Hesley Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a high-quality education where pupils are "extremely happy" and "passionate about learning." The report highlights a "well-organised and highly ambitious curriculum" that inspires engagement, supported by staff who deliver teaching "exceptionally well" across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, maintaining "high levels of focus" and acting as "excellent ambassadors" through various leadership roles.
- Reading is "central to everything that the school does," with highly skilled staff delivering phonics programmes consistently well so pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- Staff possess "considerable expertise" in identifying special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) quickly, ensuring these pupils access the same learning as their peers.
- The school fosters strong community links, with pupils actively participating in charity fundraising, local events, and a wide range of clubs and visits.
- Leaders are "mindful of [staff] well-being and workload," allowing staff the freedom to design curriculums while governors ensure academic standards remain strong.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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