Canklow Woods Primary School, Rotherham

In its own words: "Welcome to Canklow Woods Primary School. We are a small school able to offer a highly personal and individual level of care, security and personalised learning. Fortunately, we are also part of a larger Multi Academy Trust able to access the range of resources often associated with a much larger establishment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Canklow Woods Primary School, where every child's journey to success begins! At our school we take immense pride in our students and their achievements. Our dedicated staff members are committed to providing an education that goes above and beyond, ensuring that each child experiences learning firsthand."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics and badminton.

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 47% of Year 6 pupils at Canklow Woods Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 72% in Rotherham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 52% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Canklow Woods Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Canklow Woods Primary School are Brinsworth Manor Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 69% maths); Brinsworth Manor Infant School (0.7 miles); Broom Valley Community School (0.9 miles, Good, 56% reading, 56% maths); and Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Canklow Woods Primary School.

Canklow Woods Primary School is one of 16 schools run by White Woods Primary Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

55.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 52 pupils (21.2%) received SEN support and 7 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Rotherham Station To Sheffield, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Canklow Road/Canklow Hill Road (adjacent), 190 metres away.

Canklow Woods Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Canklow Woods Primary School are Oakwood High School (0.6 miles) and Brinsworth Academy (1.1 miles).