Canklow Woods Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Canklow Woods Primary School currently has around 258 pupils on roll, which is about 123% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 59.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Wood Lane, Rotherham, S60 2XJ |
| Website: | www.canklowwoods.rotherham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01709828405 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sara Birch |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140109 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 258 |
| Number of Boys: | 126 |
| Number of Girls: | 132 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.00% | 196 |
| Pakistani | 5.00% | 13 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 8 |
| African | 2.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.90% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Nursery School The Arnold Centre , Goldsmith Road S65 2LY | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Primary School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Infant School Wood Lane , Canklow S60 2XJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canklow Woods Junior School Wood Lane , S60 2XJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Manor Junior School Brinsworth Lane , Brinsworth S60 5BX | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Moorgate Road , S60 2UH | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Comprehensive School Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 959 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellern Mede Moorgate School 136 Moorgate Road , S60 3AZ | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE My Place , Rotherham S65 1PH | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Preparatory School 59-63 Broom Road , S60 2SW | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | 2out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman School East Bawtry Road , S60 3LX | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.