Located in Rotherham, Kelford School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Kelford School currently has around 158 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.9% boys and 29.1% girls. Around 57.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.1%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Oakdale Road, Rotherham, S61 2NU
Website: www.kelfordschool.com
Telephone: 01709512088
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Rotherham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Mulhall
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142797

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 165
Number of Pupils: 158
Number of Boys: 112
Number of Girls: 46

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 29.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British79.10%125
Pakistani9.50%15
Other Mixed2.50%4
Gypsy/Roma2.50%4
White and Black African1.90%3
African1.30%2
Other White1.30%2
Other Asian0.60%1
Unclassified0.60%1
White and Black Caribbean0.60%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Below Average (-4.8)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.9)
Maths: Well Below Average (-5.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
102.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.1
Local authority average
102.5
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.13
Local authority average
0.08
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
26%
Local authority average
21%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
37%
Local authority average
41%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
43.3
Local authority average
45.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.6
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Meadow View Primary School
Meadowhall Road , Kimberworth S61 2JD
- not rated 504 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Meadow View Primary School
Meadowhall Road , Kimberworth S61 2JD
- not rated 504 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Kimberworth Road , Kimberworth S61 1HE
3out of 4 652 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ferham Primary School
Ferham Road , S61 1AP
- not rated 1,123 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ferham Primary School
Ferham Road , S61 1AP
- not rated 1,123 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kimberworth Comprehensive School
Kimberworth Road , S61 1HE
- not rated 652 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Winterhill School
High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD
- not rated 913 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Winterhill School
High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD
3out of 4 913 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wingfield Business and Enterprise College
Wingfield Road , S61 4AU
- not rated 2,622 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Road , S61 4AU
3out of 4 2,622 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House School
Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD
- not rated 2,445 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hinde House 3-16 School
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
- not rated 2,959 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
RNN Group
Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG
- not rated 2,874 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomas Rotherham College
Moorgate Road , S60 2BE
- not rated 3,139 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomas Rotherham College
Moorgate Road , S60 2BE
- not rated 3,146 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
3out of 4 2,959 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kelford School
Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Kelford School
Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Alternative Resource Centre
The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE
- not rated 571 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Masbrough Centre
Ferham Park Complex , Kimberworth Road S61 1AJ
- not rated 1,105 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abbey School
Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA
4out of 4 1,457 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.