Thornhill Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thornhill Primary School
Address: Clough Bank
Town/City: Rotherham
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S61 1TD
Telephone Number: 01709 335999
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Ela Barnes
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 316 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40.7%

Location and administration

URN: 106849
DfE Number: 372/2029
UKPRN: 10075690
UPRN: 10032990252
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Rotherham (E08000018)
Constituency: Rotherham (E14001452)
Electoral Ward: Rotherham West (E05013011)

Easting & Northing: 441788E, 393257N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 26' 6.3" N 1° 22' 20.37" W
Plus Code: 9C5WCJPH+23

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Tanveer Akhtar - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Steven Akinjide Alabi - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Ela Barnes - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 April 2029.
  • Mrs Heidi Cooper - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 September 2028.
  • Mrs Susan Gulliver - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Mrs Karen Hill - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Ms Mezmml Hussain - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2025.
  • Ms Mezmml Hussain - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Miss Brooke McHale - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Pease - Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 July 2027.
  • Ms Alison Quinn - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 September 2027.
  • Mrs Zanib Rasool - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Kathy Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2028.