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Kilnhurst Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Kilnhurst Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Mexborough, Rotherham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

173

Pupils

236

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Kilnhurst Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kilnhurst Primary School?

The catchment area for Kilnhurst Primary School is the geographic zone Rotherham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Kilnhurst Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rotherham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Rotherham catchment area documents →

Kilnhurst Primary School: 236 places, 73% filled: places available

Kilnhurst Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 173 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Mexborough.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Rotherham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Rotherham school admissions →

Kilnhurst Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hooton Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, S64 5TA
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
18.7% of pupils
DfE URN
143894

Other Primary Schools in Mexborough

If Kilnhurst Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Mexborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kilnhurst Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kilnhurst Primary School

What is the catchment area for Kilnhurst Primary School?

The catchment area for Kilnhurst Primary School is the geographic zone Rotherham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kilnhurst Primary School oversubscribed?

Kilnhurst Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 173 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rotherham.

What is the admissions policy for Kilnhurst Primary School?

Admission to Kilnhurst Primary School is managed by Rotherham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Kilnhurst Primary School cover?

Kilnhurst Primary School is a primary school in Mexborough, Rotherham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kilnhurst Primary School?

Kilnhurst Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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