Thorpe Hesley Primary School
URN: 147739 • Rotherham S61 2PL
Overview
- Name
- Thorpe Hesley Primary School
- URN
- 147739
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Hewitt (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01142570153
- Website
- Visit Thorpe Hesley Primary School website
- Address
-
Upper Wortley Road, Rotherham S61 2PL
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Summary
Thorpe Hesley Primary School is an Outstanding academy located in Rotherham, catering to approximately 560 pupils from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 6. The school prides itself on its Creative Curriculum, which is designed to meet the needs of its diverse student body and foster a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is aimed at encouraging creativity and critical thinking, ensuring that students achieve well above local and national averages.
The school places a strong emphasis on individual care and wellbeing, treating each child as unique and ensuring their needs are at the forefront of its educational approach. Thorpe Hesley also offers a nursery for children from two years old and provides comprehensive wrap-around care, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to support families in the community.
Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hewitt highlights the school's commitment to nurturing responsible citizens who are equipped with essential life skills. The dedicated staff and supportive community work collaboratively to create a welcoming atmosphere where every child can thrive.
The school places a strong emphasis on individual care and wellbeing, treating each child as unique and ensuring their needs are at the forefront of its educational approach. Thorpe Hesley also offers a nursery for children from two years old and provides comprehensive wrap-around care, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to support families in the community.
Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hewitt highlights the school's commitment to nurturing responsible citizens who are equipped with essential life skills. The dedicated staff and supportive community work collaboratively to create a welcoming atmosphere where every child can thrive.
Useful links
- Trust Governance Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Equality and Diversity Objectives (download)
- Policies (Diverts to Trust Website) (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Privacy Policies (other)
- Multi-Cultural Term (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- About our School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Thorpe Hesley Primary School (81.6)
- Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School (79.0)
- Sitwell Infant School (72.7)
- Flanderwell Primary School (71.2)
- Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School (71.2)
Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 478
- Pupils
- 547
- Boys
- 271
- Girls
- 276
- FSM %
- 8.30
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 547 | 271 | 276 | 478 | 8.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 534 | 261 | 273 | 478 | 9.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 556 | 271 | 285 | 478 | 8.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 556 | 271 | 285 | 478 | 8.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 554 | 275 | 279 | 478 | 8.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 478 |
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