158
Pupils · 2024/25
13%
EAL · 2024/25
27%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 22/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityRotherham
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Kelford School · All-through · Rotherham
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
158
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
13%
FSM eligible
58%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
27%
Contact
Address
Oakdale Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2NU
Local authority
Rotherham
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 158 | 7.3 | 100% | 13% | 58% | 10% | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 144 | 6.6 | 100% | 13% | 56% | 12% | 29% |
| 2022/23 | 135 | 6.0 | 100% | 11% | 50% | 13% | 38% |
| 2021/22 | 136 | 6.6 | 100% | 10% | 47% | 14% | 43% |
| 2020/21 | 125 | 6.5 | 100% | 12% | 30% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 111 | 6.2 | 100% | 18% | 38% | 8% | 30% |
| 2017/18 | — | 5.6 | — | — | — | 8% | 27% |
| 2016/17 | 105 | 6.4 | 100% | 27% | 38% | 11% | 31% |
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