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Kelford School

Academy special converter · Rotherham · S61 2NU

Ages 2–19 · 172 pupils · Rotherham

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

12.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-07-11

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)29.3%
Unauthorised2.7%
Authorised absence
9.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
99

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

172 pupils · 165 places

Pupils on roll
172
Boys / girls
126 / 46
School capacity
165
Capacity fill
172 / 165 (104%)
Free school meals
60.3%
FSM pupils
79
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Nexus Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Mulhall

Location

Address
Oakdale Road, Kimberworth
Postcode
S61 2NU
Town
Rotherham
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Rotherham
District
Rotherham
Constituency
Rotherham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 2–19, in Rotherham, Rotherham, 172 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 60.3%. SEN provision includes: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Rotherham
102
Academies among open schools in Rotherham
77% (79)
Open schools in S61
15
Open schools in Rotherham LA
128

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RotherhamNear S61

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    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM46.5%
    • Demand0.92

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  • Winterhill School

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    • Att840.4
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  • Ferham Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS27%
    • Absence14.1%
    • FSM71.0%
    • Demand1.00

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  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School

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    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM15.1%
    • Demand0.98

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  • Abbey School

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    • EM5+4%
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  • Thornhill Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM40.7%
    • Demand0.93

    0.9 miles away

  • Tinsley Meadows Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence9.3%
    • FSM53.8%
    • Demand1.00

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Mulhall
Telephone
01709512088
Website
www.kelfordschool.com

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